Carleton High School, Trainee Maths Teacher

Locations: Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Tax free bursary: Up to £29,000

Closing date: Recruitment is running on a rolling basis until places are full - early applications are advised.

Starting: September 2026.

“The work you are doing is meaningful and directly impacts the future of the kids in your responsibility, and that’s one of the best feelings in the world.” Kwaku, Maths trainee

About the role: You will be training to be a Maths Teacher - this is a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and therefore help pupils achieve excellent academic results in Maths. Join our 15th cohort on our ‘Outstanding’ (OFSTED, 2022) Teacher Training programme this September! Last year saw over 200 trainees join the programme and we are already looking forward to our next cohort, which you could be part of!

About Ark: Ark is a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – but why should this be the accepted status quo? By working in our network at one of our 39 schools, you will be directly making a positive impact on young people’s lives through high-quality teaching and thoughtful consideration of all backgrounds and needs, making educational equity a reality.

About Ark Teacher Training: Ark Teacher Training (ATT) is a school-based programme offering the perfect mixture of theory and classroom practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be. Because we believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves to have access to a great education, we work mainly in communities of lower income with a history of academic underachievement. We are very proud to have received our second ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in all categories! There are only a few ITTs in the UK that can say the same. Alongside this, our programme is also incredibly supportive and bespoke, as you will see below.

Carleton High School: The purpose of our school is simple, to improve life chances for our young people. Students are the heartbeat of our school, they are our pride and joy. Regardless of their background or starting points, each student has the right to aim and achieve high and it is our moral purpose to help them get there. Carleton High School has been on a fantastic journey, and was given the outcome of 'Good Improving' at its latest Ofsted ungraded inspection in November 2024, reflecting that the school continues to improve significantly across all areas since the previous inspection when it was rated 'Good' overall. We are firmly on track to becoming 'Outstanding'. Year 11 2023-24 obtained the best results the school has ever achieved, and the progress our students made was in the top 25% of schools nationally. We live and breathe our student values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence to ensure our students develop into well-rounded, kind people, who are prepared for the next steps in life. We are passionate about the impact that activities outside the curriculum have on our students and encourage everyone to immerse themselves in the full life of the school. We provide students with valuable opportunities for character development, leadership, educational visits in the UK and various locations around the world, extra-curricular clubs and so much more!

Key responsibilities:

• To engage in daily professional development activities
• To plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest possible standard that ensure learning and progress of all pupils
• To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps pupils to develop as learners
• To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole school
• To contribute to the effective working of the school

Key requirements:

• Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent)
• An undergraduate bachelor’s degree or will hold (or equivalent) prior to beginning your Initial Teacher Training
• A degree or A level in Maths / a related subject
• Evidence of a commitment to working with young people
• Experience of overcoming challenges successfully
• Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
• An aptitude for teaching

Diversity and Inclusion: Our programme places heavy emphasis on diversity both within recruitment of our trainees and within the training. It’s incredibly important that pupils have a rich and diverse teaching body to learn from; they’re able to see themselves in positions of leadership and authority, while their perceptions and world-views are broadened.

How to Apply: To apply, please visit our website via the button below. If you’re applying through the DfE, please see our subjects here to ensure you apply for the correct route. For more updated and information, you can also find us on Instagram, LinkedIn and like us on Facebook. Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.