Carleton High School
Wakefield
£32,916 - £51,048 per year
Salary:
MPS 1 – UPS 3 plus TLR 2D £32, £51,048.00 FTE plus £8,610.00 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
13 October 2025
Job overview
We are looking for someone with a real passion for Mathematics, who has the ability to bring the subject to life for students, and would relish the opportunity to develop an innovative curriculum that challenges and inspires our students.
About the role:
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Deputy Curriculum Leader of Maths to join our team at Carleton High School. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career to gain experience as a middle leader. As the Deputy Curriculum Leader, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the life chances of young people in the community, by supporting the Curriculum Leader to lead and inspire a team of dedicated Maths teachers.
The successful candidates will:
* Support the work of the Curriculum Leader to strategically lead the direction and development of the curriculum area in accordance with the aims and objectives of the school;
* Support the work of the Curriculum Leader to raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the curriculum area by:
* ensuring the provision of an appropriately relevant and differentiated curriculum for all students;
* developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others.
To support the work of the Curriculum Leader to effectively evaluate the impact of and strategically plan for improvement by managing and deploying all financial and physical resources within the area.
Who we are looking for
We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
* Is Passionate about maths education and raising standards.
* A strong classroom teacher who inspires students and staff.
* Collaborative, proactive, and solution-focused in approach.
* Committed to the school's values, ethos, and continuous development.
* Ready to support the strategic leadership of the Maths department.
Carleton High School
Carleton High School is a warm and welcoming school, where there is a strong community and family 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 on improving life chances for our students. Our students live by the values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence, which enable them to become the best versions of themselves. Carleton High School is proud to have a multi-million-pound new building with state-of-the-art technology and facilities. This is a truly exciting time to be part of Carleton High School as we continue our journey towards becoming an exceptional 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.
We are proud of our achievements:
* Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress
* Our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district.
* 4 of our primary schools have been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted since 2024.
What we offer
We're passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
* For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three 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.
* Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
* Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
* Generous employer pension (Teachers pension)
* 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, childcare vouchers
* 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.
Application Process
* Complete application form via our website
Important Links
Pontefract Academies Trust Website
Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028
Carleton High School
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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.
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About Carleton High School
Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 3NW
United Kingdom
Carleton High School has a vision to provide a first-class education to all students so that they make outstanding progress and get the chances in life they deserve.
We have an achievement focused culture where there is no ceiling on what students can accomplish. This really matters; academic results open doors for our young people. We aim to be consistent in our approach to everything we do, never compromising on high standards so that all students, no matter what their starting point or circumstance, thrive and achieve their absolute best.
We live and breathe our student values of respect, responsibility, determination and excellence. These values reiterate positive attitudes to build character and support our students to develop into well rounded citizens, who are well prepared for their next steps in life.
Carleton High School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, was named the most improved school in the North of England, according to the Fairer Secondary Schools Index, published by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
Ofsted
Evidence gathered during this ungraded (section 8) inspection suggests that the school's work may have improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
"There is a tangible sense of 'family' at this school. The school's ethos of 'Team Carleton' is lived by staff and pupils."
"Pupils are happy and enjoy learning. The school has high ambition for all pupils. Pupils achieve highly."
"Pupils think that the best thing about lessons are the teachers. They say that teachers 'bring lessons to life' by telling stories that link learning to the real world."
"Pupils are unfailingly polite and courteous. They are highly attentive in lessons. Pupils have exceptionally warm relationships with teachers. Pupils care deeply for each other."
"Leaders prioritise training and encourage staff to develop themselves further. Staff are highly positive about their workload. The school supports all staff with various well-being initiatives."
View Carleton High School's latest Ofsted report
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