Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: MPR1-UPR3The Role
Required for September 2025
‘Do you have an unwavering focus on achievement to ensure young people receive the absolute best education? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.’
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Teacher of Social Science to join the Ethics, Character and Social Sciences department at Carleton High School. Early Careers Teachers are also welcome to apply, we have a strong support network around our ECTs, including a personal coach.
The successful candidate will be responsible for securing strong outcomes for students, as well as demonstrating high quality teaching to ensure students make accelerated progress. They will plan work in accordance with the Trust’s schemes of work and uphold the highest standards of learning and achievement for all students in a range of subjects including Health and Social Care.
This is a 1 FTE, permanent contract with a start date of 1st September 2025.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
About Carleton High School
Carleton High School is a warm and welcoming school, where there is a strong community feel. We are an exceptionally high achieving school, with academic outcomes for progress consistently being significantly over national. For the last 5 years we have consistently gained strong results becoming one of the top schools in Wakefield. In our recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, we were recognised as ‘Good Improving’ which acknowledges the extraordinary improvements that Carleton High School has made. Within the DNA of the school is the core focus to improve life chances for our students. Our students uphold values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence which enable them to become the best versions of themselves. This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Carleton High School as we continue on our journey to becoming an outstanding school.
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.
The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Our primary outcomes at Key Stage 2 now sit 27% above the national average, with five out of the seven in the top 5% in the country for combined outcomes. Two of our primary schools – De Lacy and Carleton Park – were recognised as Outstanding across all areas in their 2024 Ofsted inspections.
Our secondary schools Key Stage 4 results for English, Maths and Science are well above national average and both schools had successful visits from Ofsted in 2024 and 2022.
What can we offer you?
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
Important Links
Pontefract Academies Trust Website
Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028
School Visits
Potential candidates are welcome to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built here. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have
Key Dates
Application Process
Further Information
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Qualifications
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Qualified Teacher Status. |
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Degree / PGCE or equivalent qualifications |
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Safeguarding Information
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.
The Pontefract Academies 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. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Carleton High School
Green Lane
Carleton
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 3NW
Miss G Lewis
recruitment@carletonhigh....