Post created 11/09/23.

26.5 hours per week (5 days) or 16.5 hours per week (3 days) – Term Time only
NJC Pay Scale Grade 4 – FTE (£21,574 – £21,967)
Actual Starting Salary 26.5 hours £12,920/16.5 hours £8044

The opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and flexible individuals to join a team who provide vital learning support to pupils in Years 7-11 with Special Educational Needs.

The successful candidates will have;

• The ability to relate well with children and adults,
• Good numeracy/literacy skills,
• A good understanding of child development and learning,
• Willingness to undertake various training to meet the needs of pupils,
• Experience of working or caring for children within a Secondary School or similar environment,
• Up to date knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures (or willingness to learn).

Crofton Academy joined Castleford Academy Trust in 2020 and has since been on a rapid improvement journey supported by the leaders of the ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rated Castleford Academy. Since joining the Trust, leaders and staff at all levels have ambitiously worked towards improving the quality of education for pupils at the Academy and have responded positively to change.

If you have the vision and drive for excellence and want to join an organisation where staff have a secure and supportive environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The 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.

Headteacher : Mr Peter Walker

For further enquiries or to discuss the role, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe at recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk. The closing date for fully completed applications is 10 am on Thursday 21^st September 2023.

The Academy reserves the right to interview any suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Application Documentation