Learning Supervisor
Carleton High School
Pontefract
- £31,537 - £34,434 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Support Staff Grade 7, Scale Point Range 7-18. £23,747.00 - £25,928.00 pro rata per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 6 July 2026
Job overview
Inspiring learning. Supporting success. Making every lesson count.
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Learning Supervisor to join our team. 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.
Contract Details
Permanent contract
32.5 hours per week
Term time only + 2 days
192 working days per year
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
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. 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 vaccination
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
Attached documents
About Carleton High School
- Carleton High School
- Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract
- West Yorkshire
- WF8 3NW
- United Kingdom
Carleton High School is a warm and welcoming school, where there is a strong community and family feel. We are a high achieving school, with academic outcomes for progress consistently being above the national average. In our recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, we were recognised as 'Good Improving', which acknowledges the extraordinary journey that Carleton High School has been on.
In September 2025, we opened the doors to our brand-new teaching block. The building offers modern, purpose-built facilities to support learning and teaching.
Carleton High School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, was named the most improved school in the North of England, according to the Fairer Secondary Schools Index, published by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
Ofsted
Evidence gathered during this ungraded (section 8) inspection suggests that the school's work may have improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
“There is a tangible sense of 'family' at this school. The school's ethos of 'Team Carleton' is lived by staff and pupils."
"Pupils are happy and enjoy learning. The school has high ambition for all pupils. Pupils achieve highly."
View Carleton High School’s latest Ofsted report
2025 Edurio Staff Survey
Pontefract Academies Trust has been recognised with the Trust Value Award – Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Awards – placing us among the top 10 performing trusts nationally, based on staff feedback.
Our Trust received fantastic results in the survey, with 85% of staff saying they would recommend Pontefract Academies Trust as a good place to work – significantly higher than the national benchmark of 73%.
At Carleton High School, our own survey results were encouraging. Here’s what some staff had to say…
“This is a very caring place to work....all staff look out for each other and you can talk to anyone if you feel you need to."
“I feel very lucky that I am part of such a lovely department and there are so many great people I work with."
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