Curriculum Leader of English
Carleton High School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NWDeadline is today
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 10am
Date listed
17 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £59,166.00 - £65,285.00 per annum
Curriculum Leader of English job summary
‘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.
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.
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.
The school is consistently one of the highest performing schools in Wakefield for progress and within the top 7% of the country. 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
About the role
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and committed Curriculum Leader of English to become part of our team at Carleton High School. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically leading the direction and development of the English department in accordance with the aims and objectives of the school. They will be accountable for the operation and effectiveness of the policies and procedures needed to achieve these aims and objectives, and the progress of staff and pupils within the English department.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a strong experienced or aspiring leader committed to education
- Have fresh ideas and will review and challenge current provision
- Bring considerable passion and high energy to the role
- Embrace the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals to make a real lasting and positive impact on our community
The role is a 1 FTE, permanent contract with start date of 1st September 2025.
The full job description can be found in the attached candidate pack.
What can we offer you?
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, including goals that are personal and flexible and professional development days to self-reflect and invest in personal development to aid staff engagement, boost wellbeing and enhance employee skills
- 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
- 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.
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
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
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 10:00am, Tuesday 22nd April 2025
- Interview Date: Friday 25th April 2025
- Start Date: Monday 1st September 2025
Further Information
- Contact: 01977 781555 or recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Carleton High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1017 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Carleton High School website
Carleton High School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, has been named as the most improved school in the North of England, according to the Fairer Secondary Schools Index, published by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to Carleton High School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team.
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