Teacher of English (Fixed Term Contract - 1 Year)

Teacher of English

MPS/UPS - January - December 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Teacher to join our English Department. We are looking for a excellent practitioner who is able to deliver outstanding lessons in English and work with the wider department in raising academic achievement and ensuring pupils make outstanding progress in English across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to inspire pupils of all abilities to achieve their highest potential across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Be committed to delivering outstanding teaching and work with others in a constructive and collaborative manner.

You will be:

• An outstanding practitioner.
• Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.
• Passionate about English, literacy and the education of young people.
• Committed to Crofton Academy/Castleford Academy Trust values.
• Be creative, enthusiastic and engaging and able to challenge pupils.
• Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.
• Supportive of the Academy’s ethos and values at all times both within the Academy and the wider community.
• Able to provide an active contribution to the wider part of Academy life.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

For any enquiries, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe at recruitment@cro.castlefordtrust.co.uk. The closing date for fully completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 4th November 2026. All applications forms should be submitted through the MyNewTerm Portal.

A tour of school for prospective candidates is available on Monday 2nd November at 4pm. Please email khinchcliffe@cro.castlefordtrust.co.uk should you wish to attend the tour.