Deputy Curriculum Leader of Science Job Pontefract area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Your Role

Lead with ambition. Inspire through Science. Shape futures at Carleton High School.

Are you an outstanding teacher looking to take the next step in your career?

We're looking for a passionate and ambitious Deputy Curriculum Leader of Science to join our team at Carleton High School. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring middle leader to provide strategic leadership across this vibrant curriculum area.

You will be responsible for raising standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement, and for ensuring that all learners have access to a high-quality, inclusive and engaging curriculum.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a lead role in shaping the long-term vision, direction, and development of the curriculum area, ensuring they are fully aligned with the aims, objectives, and ethos of the school.

A forward-thinking school with a strong commitment to inclusion

A highly supportive and ambitious Senior and Middle Leadership Teams.

As a part of Ark Schools this creates new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across the Ark Network, for all subject areas.

As Deputy Curriculum Leader of Science you will:

Support the Curriculum Leader in driving the vision and strategy for the Science department

Contribute to developing an engaging, challenging curriculum

Develop and support staff to ensure consistently strong teaching and learning within the department

Monitor student progress and use performance data to raise achievement

Help manage resources and maintain high standards across the department

Build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and partner schools

We're looking for someone who:

Is an ambitious, proactive classroom practitioner who models excellent teaching

Has the drive to raise standards and maintain high expectations

Brings fresh thinking and a willingness to challenge and improve practice

Is passionate about Science and inspires through an ambitious curriculum

Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the school community

Demonstrates strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Contract Details

Permanent 1 FTE contract

To start as soon as possible

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.

In the 2025 Edurio staff survery, 88% of staff at Carleton High School 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.

School visits and further information

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. Please contact us at recrui or call to arrange this.

What can we offer you?

Be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer a supportive environment with benefits designed to help you thrive including:

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

Enhanced professional development entitlement with up to 10 non-pupil days per year

Generous employer pension (Teachers' Pension)

Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance

Relocation packages of up to £3,000

Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests.

Employee wellbeing programme (including…