Establishment: Carleton High School Location: Carleton High School Salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 per annum Department: PE Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Closing Date:07/07/2025 10:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: 01/09/2025
Additional Information
Establishment: Carleton High School Location: Carleton High School Salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 per annum Department: PE Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 Closing Date:07/07/2025 10:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: 01/09/2025
Additional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (27/03/2026) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: MPS1 - UPS3
The Role
‘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 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.
Renowned for our commitment to excellence, the Trust has achieved remarkable success, with five of our primary schools ranking within the top 1% nationally for progress.
Additionally, our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district and top 7% nationally for progress.
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 the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Teacher of PEto join the team 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 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.
This is a 1 FTE, 7month fixed term contract with a start date of 1st September 2025 until Friday 27th March 2026.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
* has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential
* has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students
* can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative
* has experience of working in a similar specialist area.
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
* Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
* Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
* For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff withthree Everyday Development (EDD) Days. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.
* Energise and Engage Weeks throughout the year, where no meetings take place. These dedicated weeks prioritise personal professional development, support work-life balance, and allow for an early finish on designated days
* Laptop
* Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Blue Light card
* Discounted gym membership
* Free eyecare via Specsavers
* Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
* Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
* Free flu vaccinations.
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 Deadline: 10:00am, Monday 7th July2025
* Interviews: TBC
Application Process
* Complete application form via our website
* Complete the attached examinations results form that is required for this role
* Attach the document in the ‘Additional Information & Documents’ section of your application within SamPeople Recruit
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
Qualification Title
Grade
Qualified Teacher Status. Essential
Degree / PGCE or equivalent qualifications Essential
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.
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Green Lane
Carleton
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 3NW
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