Guiding behaviour. Restoring focus. Unlocking potential.
We are looking for a proactive and committed Reset Manager to lead our Reset (Inclusion) Centre and play a key role in supporting students to improve behaviour and succeed in school.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the effective day-to-day operation of the Reset (Inclusion) Centre
- Ensure the Reset area is fully operational and ready to receive students referred from lessons
- Promote and role model high expectations for every student, ensuring these are adhered to at all times
- Create a calm, structured environment centred on tolerance and respect, with clear boundaries and routines at its centre.
- Develop and manage systems to track and support repeat referrals and ensure appropriate interventions to help students successfully meet expectations.
- Work closely with students to identify and overcome barriers to success
- Support behaviour improvement in line with the Trust Behaviour and Relationships Policy
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for supporting young people and making a difference
- Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with students
- Can motivate, engage and inspire students to improve behaviour and achieve success
- Is organised, resilient and confident in managing challenging situations
- Believes strongly in improving the life chances of all students
- Is proactive, adaptable and able to use their own initiative
- Has experience working with young people (ideally in a behaviour or inclusion setting)
This is a rewarding role where you will have a direct impact on students’ behaviour, wellbeing and long-term success, helping them become the best versions of themselves.
Contract details:
- Permanent contract
- 37 hours per week
- Term time only + 2 days (equating to 192 working days)
School Visits
Potential candidates are encouraged and very 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.
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
- For the 2025/26 academic year, we have provided staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. 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 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 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 eye care 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