Job title and organisation: Class Teacher - East SILC John Jamieson School
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN point
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hollin Hill Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 2PW
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 13 May at 12 Noon
East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (East SILC) is a large and highly regarded 2–19 generic special school supporting approximately 470 pupils with a wide range of complex needs. The school operates across a number of sites and delivers several city‑wide services, including the Physical Difficulties and Medical Service and the Medical Needs Teaching Service for Leeds.
East SILC is a complex and dynamic organisation, known for its inclusive ethos, strong partnerships and commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Do you want to join a team that truly makes a difference to children and young people’s lives?
This is a rare opportunity to secure a permanent teaching post at East SILC, arising due to the relocation of a colleague. We are seeking to recruit a Class Teacher, initially based at our Jack Clark site, in line with the needs of the school and the expertise of the successful candidate.
This role would particularly suit teachers with a strong foundation in Early Years or KS1 practice who are keen to apply their expertise within a specialist, inclusive setting.
As with all appointments to East SILC, staff may be asked to work at any site within the organisation.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an inspirational, nurturing and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of early child development
- Have Early Years or Key Stage 1 experience, including supporting pupils working at early developmental stages
- Aspire to be an outstanding practitioner within specialist and inclusive education
- Be passionate about high‑quality, developmentally appropriate teaching and learning for young children and learners with complex needs
- Be able to creatively adapt the curriculum using play‑based, sensory and experiential approaches to meet a wide range of complex and additional needs
- Be confident supporting pupils who may present with complex communication needs and behaviours that challenge, using consistent and trauma‑informed approaches
- Have experience of, or a strong interest in, early communication, interaction, emotional regulation and readiness to learn
- Work effectively in partnership with parents/carers, therapists and other professionals
- Be willing to make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school
Experience in a mainstream setting is welcomed, provided candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive practice and a willingness to develop specialist expertise
What we offer
East SILC offers an extensive range of opportunities and benefits. All staff benefit from a robust induction programme and a strong commitment to continuous professional development, career progression and equal opportunities.
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Protected off‑site PPA time for teachers
- A strong culture of wellbeing, supported by the Schools Advisory Service, including:
- Fast‑track GP access
- Physiotherapy
- Counselling support
In addition, staff can access a wide range of Leeds City Council benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle leasing, and VIVUP, offering access to discounted goods and services.
Apply now! Join Our Team | East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (East SILC)
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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