‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

Who We Are

Carlton Academy Trust is a dynamic, values-driven multi-academy trust based in West Yorkshire. Established in 2019, with schools across Bradford and Leeds. Recognised as a World Class Trust by the World Class Schools Quality Mark, we are united by a clear vision: “Excellence for All”. 

Why Join Us?

At Carlton Academy Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster an open, collaborative culture where every member of staff is empowered to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.  We invest in professional growth, provide clear career pathways, and celebrate success at every level.

What makes us stand out:

Employee wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing.  Full details can be found at:

Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust

We are looking for:

We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Class Teacher who shares our commitment to supporting pupils with a diverse range of severe, profound, and multiple learning difficulties, as well as autism spectrum disorder and additional complex health, sensory, or medical needs. Our pupils are vibrant, curious and individual learners who thrive when teaching is personalised, structured and responsive to their unique strengths and challenges. They benefit greatly from consistency, patience, creativity and a warm, nurturing approach that enables them to develop communication, independence, emotional regulation and life skills. We take pride in offering a broad, balanced and therapeutic curriculum supported by exceptional facilities, specialist resources and a highly skilled team. We value teachers who bring enthusiasm, adaptability and emotional resilience, and who can contribute to a positive and collaborative culture where every pupil is encouraged to achieve meaningful progress and experience success. This role offers the opportunity to make a profound impact within a well-established and forward-thinking special school. The successful teacher will be compassionate, reflective and highly motivated, with the ability to form strong, trusting relationships with pupils and to foster a calm, positive and consistent learning environment.

If you share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.  Join us on our journey to deliver exceptional education and achieve our vision of ‘Excellence for All’.

We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact; Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager at recruitment@catrust.uk

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.

Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.