Shaping Excellence in P.E. and Health & Social Care.
About the role
Carleton High School is looking for an inspirational Curriculum Leader of P.E and Health & Social Care to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring middle leader to provide strategic leadership across two vibrant curriculum areas.
The successful candidate will take a lead role in shaping the long‑term vision, direction, and development of the P.E. and Health & Social Care curriculum areas, ensuring they are fully aligned with the aims, objectives, and ethos of the school.
They 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.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide strategic leadership to drive high‑quality curriculum planning, provision and improvement
- Lead curriculum design, delivery and evaluation across P.E. and Health & Social Care.
- Monitor student progress and use performance data to raise achievement.
- Develop and support staff to ensure consistently strong teaching and learning.
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.
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 we offer
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
- 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.
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 and school visits
Candidates are strongly encouraged to contact our Headteacher, Mrs Shariff, for an informal conversation about the role.
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.
Key dates
- Application Deadline: 10:00am, Friday 24 April 2026
- Interviews to be held: To be confirmed
- Start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Application process
- Complete application form via our website
- Complete the attached Examination results form that is required for this role.
- Attach the document in the ‘Additional Information and Documents’ section of your application within SamPeople Recruit
Important links
Pontefract Academies Trust Website
Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028
Contact us
- Tel: 01977 781555
- Email: recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk