Key Role Information

Salary
£31,537.00 - £34,434.00 FTE (actual salary £23,747.00 - £25,928.00) per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
24/03/2026 10:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Start
27 April 2026
Pay grade
Support Staff | 18 - 23
Department
Learning Support
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
44.700
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Inspiring learning. Supporting success. Making every lesson count. 

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Learning Supervisor to join our team. You will supervise classes during teacher absence, deliver pre-prepared learning activities, and support students to stay engaged, focused and making progress. 

What you’ll do: 

  • Supervise whole classes and deliver set learning activities 
  • Maintain accurate registers and provide clear feedback to teachers 
  • Support positive behaviour, wellbeing and student engagement 
  • Work with students 1:1 or in small groups where needed 
  • Assist with implementing support and behaviour plans 

We’re looking for someone who: 

  • Communicates well with students and staff 
  • Is organised, confident and able to use their own initiative 
  • Enjoys supporting young people to succeed 
  • Has experience working with children or young people 
  • Is reliable, positive and calm under pressure 

This is a rewarding role where you will help ensure continuity of learning and play a valuable part in students’ success. 

Contract Details 

  • Permanent contract 
  • 32.5 hours per week 
  • Term time only + 2 days 
  • 192 working days per year 

Ready to make a real difference? 

Take the next step and apply now to join our committed team at Carleton High School. Submit your application form through our website.  

About Carleton High School 

Carleton High School is a warm, welcoming, and high‑performing school with a strong community feel. We have a five‑year track record of exceptional academic outcomes, placing us among the top schools in Wakefield. Our 2024 Ofsted inspection recognised us as “Good Improving”, highlighting the significant progress we continue to make. 

Our culture is built on improving life chances for every student, driven by our core values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence. We are proud to offer a modern, multi‑million‑pound building with state‑of‑the‑art facilities—making this an exciting time to join us. 

As part of Pontefract Academies Trust, recently awarded the Trust Value Award for Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Awards, staff wellbeing and satisfaction are central to our work. At Carleton High School, 88% of staff said they would recommend us as a great place to work - well above national benchmarks. 

Staff say: 

“This is a very caring place to work… all staff look out for each other.” 
“I feel very lucky that I am part of such a lovely department with so many great people.” 

For further information about our school, please visit our website. 

What can we offer you? 

Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from: 

  • 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 have provided staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days, the next is on Monday 20 July 2026. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals 
  • Generous employer pension- West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS 
  • Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 29 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service and 32 days after 10 years’ service – plus 8 statutory bank holidays),  
  • 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. 

You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in the ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website

About Pontefract Academies Trust   

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase multi-academy trust comprising of nine local schools: seven primary and two secondary, committed to providing the very best education for our children. We are also excited to be merging with Ark Schools on 1 September 2026. This partnership will strengthen the support we offer our pupils and staff, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across both trusts. Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger. 

We are proud of the positive culture across our schools. In the 2025 Edurio Staff Survey, we were ranked in the top 10 trusts nationally for staff satisfaction and received several awards recognising our supportive and values‑driven working environment. Our staff tell us they feel valued, listened to and part of a team that makes a real difference every day. 

We’re excited for the future and hope you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.  

Further information 

Contact us on 01977 781555 or email recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk

Qualifications

4 or more GCSE's at Grade C/4 or higher, including English and Maths (or equivalent grades/qualifications)essential
Level 3 Qualification (NVQ, A Level, BTEC) or equivalent relevant to roledesirable
Education to degree level or equivalent relevant experiencedesirable
Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection issuesdesirable

About Us


Carleton High School

Mrs G Lewis

recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk

Green Lane
Carleton
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 3NW

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.