Waterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious teacher to Crofton Infants School, a two-form entry school, located in Crofton, Wakefield, from September .

Crofton Infants School joined Waterton Academy Trust in . The Trust consists of 13 primary phase schools and 2 pre-schools in the Wakefield and Barnsley area. As part of this Trust both staff and children enjoy varied opportunities for collaboration in all areas of the curriculum.

The school is committed to providing a stimulating, creative environment so that all children enjoy learning, make outstanding progress and reach their potential. By offering a language rich and diverse curriculum, the school is constantly striving to provide high-quality learning opportunities, which engage, challenge and inspire all our pupils. We are looking for a very special person to join our team from September . This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented teacher to take a key role in our team.

In choosing a class teacher, we will be looking for someone who:

  • Is an excellent teacher who can inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential
  • Is committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils and has a track record of improving standards
  • Is innovative and is able to offer high-quality learning experiences
  • Has high expectations of pupils as well as themselves
  • Is able to contribute fully to school life and has a drive and determination to contribute to whole school developments
  • Is committed to on-going professional development
  • Has great interpersonal skills and is able to work well as part of a team
  • Has good communication skills with children, colleagues, parents and visitors
  • Is not afraid to roll their sleeves up or work hard
  • Is looking for the opportunity to develop their curriculum leadership and to develop middle leadership skills

    • In return we can offer:

  • The support and expertise of the school’s outstanding leadership team and governing body with a clear vision of raising standards of teaching and learning
  • Children who love learning
  • A stimulating and creative learning environment
  • An opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team of staff
  • A happy and caring school community
  • A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across the primary academies within Waterton Academy Trust
  • The opportunity to contribute to school improvement
  • A health and wellbeing package
  • A cycle to work scheme
  • An excellent pension package

    • Further Details

    Interested candidates are encouraged to visit Crofton Infants School. In order to arrange a visit, or for further information about the post, please contact Mrs Warwick or Mrs Caldow on or at the following email:

    To Apply

    Closing Date : Monday 12th June

    Shortlisting : Tuesday 13th June

    Interviews: Monday 19th June

    Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The Trust has policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and child protection available on request.

    Waterton Academy Trust follows safer recruitment processes which all applicants will be subject to. This includes the interview process containing questions about the safeguarding of children and the disclosure of criminal records and other vetting checks.

    An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates, this process is completed by an online third-party company. The position is also subject to two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.

    We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available to applicants on request.

    Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed in ensuring that all employees, future employees and applicants are treated equally regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.