Inspiring learning. Supporting success. Making every lesson count.
We are looking for 3 proactive and enthusiastic Learning Supervisors to join our teams at The King’s School and Carleton High School. 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.
Multiple contracts available:
- Permanent
- Term time plus 2 days (192 working days per year)
- Carleton High School:
- 32.5 hours per week
- £31,537 – £34,434 FTE (actual salary £23,428.50 - £25,580.65) per annum
- To start as soon as possible
- The King's School - 2 positions available
- 31 hours per week
- £31,537 – £34,434 FTE (actual salary £22,347.19 - £24,400) per annum
- 1 position to start as soon as possible and 1 to start 01 September 2026.
Ready to make a difference?
Take the next step and apply now to join our dedicated teams. Complete an application form via our website.
Please state within your application your preference of The Kings School, Carleton High School or if you are happy to apply for either location.
About our Secondary Schools
- 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.
- The King’s School is a warm, welcoming, and high‑performing school with a strong sense of pride and tradition. Consistently recognised as one of the top‑performing schools in the Wakefield District and ranked in the top 15% nationally for progress, we continue to build on a long history of academic excellence. Our culture is rooted in raising aspirations and improving life chances for every student, guided by our core values and a supportive, caring ethos. As one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire, our rich heritage combines with a forward-looking approach to provide an inspiring environment where students thrive and staff careers flourish. For further insight into our school, we invite you to watch our promotional film ‘Where will King’s take you?’
- Please visit our website for further information about both Carleton High School & The King's School
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.
School visits and further information
Potential candidates are encouraged and very welcome to visit our schools. 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. Please contact us at recruitment@patrust.org.uk or call 01977 232146 to arrange this.