Job Description

Ready to shape the future of Maths? We're looking for an innovative and passionate Lead Practitioner of Maths to drive forward our maths department - leading on pedagogy, coaching colleagues, and supporting strategic development.

You'll benefit from access to exceptional professional development that will not only support colleagues but will help accelerate your own leadership journey too. With opportunities to train to become Maths Mastery Specialists through the Yorkshire & Humber Maths Hub, and more.

At Pontefract Academies Trust, our students are supported by an extensive list of maths enrichment opportunities, from co-curricular clubs to maths challenges, to a Primary Maths Championship, helping them to achieve strong outcomes.

Joining our Maths Department comes with numerous career benefits, including:

A strong and well established department with a highly effective teaching team Extensive coaching and CPD support from our Trust Director of Maths to help you to develop your practice A fully planned and resourced curriculum, adaptable to meet the needs of our students Engaged and responsive students who achieve strong outcomes in the subject
We're proud of our Maths Department and what we have built - but now we're looking for someone with the vision and expertise to take us to the next level. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of our secondary schools.

We have a Lead Practitioner of Maths role available at each of our secondary schools. Please specify in your application if you wish to be considered for either school, or a specific school only.

This is a 1 FTE, permanent contract with a start date of September 2025.

For more information regarding this exciting opportunity at Carleton High School, please read the attached candidate pack.

About Carleton High School

Carleton High School is a warm and welcoming school, where there is a strong community feel. We are an exceptionally high achieving school, with academic outcomes for progress consistently being significantly over national. For the last 5 years we have consistently gained strong results becoming one of the top schools in Wakefield. In our recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, we were recognised as 'Good Improving' which acknowledges the extraordinary improvements that Carleton High School has made. Within the DNA of the school is the core focus to improve life chances for our students. Our students uphold values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence which enable them to become the best versions of themselves. This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Carleton High School as we continue on our journey to becoming an outstanding school.

About Pontefract Academies Trust

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.

The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Our primary outcomes at Key Stage 2 now sit 27% above the national average, with five out of the seven in the top 5% in the country for combined outcomes. Two of our primary schools - De Lacy and Carleton Park - were recognised as Outstanding across all areas in their 2024 Ofsted inspections.

Our secondary schools Key Stage 4 results for English, Maths and Science are well above national average and both schools had successful visits from Ofsted in 2024 and 2022.

What can we offer you?

We're passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:

Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities Everyday Development (EDD) Framework, including goals that are personal and flexible and professional development days to self-reflect and invest in personal development to aid staff engagement, boost wellbeing and enhance employee skills 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.

Virtual Coffee Chats

We are hosting virtual coffee chats for prospective candidates to meet some of our Senior Leadership Team and ask any questions you may have about the role or our school. To book a timeslot, please visit our website: https://www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies/

Key Dates

Application Deadline: 10:00am, Friday 16 May 2025 Interview Date: Thursday 22 May 2025 Start Date: Monday 1 September 2025

Application Process

Complete application form via our website: https://www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies/ Complete the attached examinations results form that is required for this role Attach the document in the 'Additional Information & Documents' section of your application within SamPeople Recruit

Important Links

Carleton High School Website: https://carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk/

Pontefract Academies Trust Website: https://www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/

Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028: https://www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/strategy2025-2028/

Further Information

Contact: 01977 781555 or recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.

The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 53,601.00-60,641.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/05/2025
Reference ID: SCH-PAT-0625
Expected start date: 01/09/2025