Learning Supervisor

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:

1. Supervise whole classes and deliver set learning activities
2. Maintain accurate registers and provide clear feedback to teachers
3. Support positive behaviour, wellbeing and student engagement
4. Work with students 1:1 or in small groups where needed
5. Assist with implementing support and behaviour plans

We’re looking for someone who:

1. Communicates well with students and staff
2. Is organised, confident and able to use their own initiative
3. Enjoys supporting young people to succeed
4. Has experience working with children or young people
5. 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

1. Permanent contract
2. 32.5 hours per week
3. Term time only + 2 days
4. 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:

1. Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
2. Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing
3. 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
4. Generous employer pension- West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS
5. 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)
6. Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. Blue Light Card 
9. Discounted gym membership 
10. Free eye care via Specsavers 
11. Childcare vouchers 
12. Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters),
13. Discounts at numerous retailers including O2 
14. 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