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State-of the-art facilities. Forward-thinking leadership.
About the role
Are you an outstanding teacher looking to take the next step in your career or an established middle leader looking to expand their experience by joining a successful school and trust?
Carleton High School is looking for an inspirational Curriculum Leader of P.E to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring middle leader to provide strategic leadership across this vibrant curriculum area.
In September 2025, we proudly opened our brand-new, multi-million-pound building with state-of-the-art teaching facilities. Staff and students now benefit from a brand-new multi-use games area (MUGA) along with extensive playing fields for use during PE lessons and extra-curricular sports including football, netball and rugby.
You will be responsible for raising standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement, and for ensuring that all learners have access to a high‑quality, inclusive and engaging curriculum.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take a lead role in shaping the long‑term vision, direction, and development of the curriculum areas, ensuring they are fully aligned with the aims, objectives, and ethos of the school.
- A forward-thinking school and Trust with a strong commitment to inclusion
- A highly supportive and ambitious Senior and Middle Leadership Teams.
- Pontefract Academies Trust are merging with Ark Schools on 1 September 2026. This partnership will strengthen the support we offer our students and staff, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across both trusts, for all subject areas. Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger.
As Curriculum Leader you will:
- Provide strategic leadership to drive high‑quality curriculum planning, provision and improvement
- Be responsible for quality of education and outcomes for both BTEC PE and Health & Social Care courses
- Lead curriculum design, delivery and evaluation across P.E. and Health & Social Care.
- Monitor student progress and use performance data to raise achievement.
- Line manage, develop and support staff to ensure consistently strong teaching and learning within the department.
What we’re looking for someone who:
- Is an ambitious, proactive leader who models excellent teaching.
- Has the drive to raise standards and maintain high expectations.
- Brings fresh thinking and a willingness to challenge and improve practice.
- Is passionate about P.E. and Health & Social Care and inspires through an ambitious curriculum.
- Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the school community.
- Demonstrates strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Contract details:
- Permanent 1 FTE contract.
- To start 01 September 2026
Ready to apply?
If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to play a key role in shaping the future of P.E. and Health & Social Care at Carleton High School, we would love to hear from you.
Take the next step and apply now via our website. Join us and help make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of our students and the wider community.
Coffee chats, school visits and further information
We are hosting virtual coffee chats for prospective candidates to meet with Mrs Shariff, our Headteacher, and ask any questions you may have about the role or our school. To book a timeslot, please click here.
Potential candidates are also 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. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have.
To arrange of either of these please contact recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk or call 01977 781555.
About Carleton High School and working for Pontefract Academies Trust
Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for further information about the role and Carleton High School
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.