Come Climb With Us – Class Teacher Opportunity

Are you a creative, passionate teacher ready for a new challenge in a unique and rewarding setting? Our Climb department is calling for someone like you – someone who sees teaching as more than just a job, and who believes every learner, no matter their starting point, deserves the chance to shine.

Based on the main site, in our all-age generic special school, Climb is our pathway for learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties, often alongside autism, communication needs, sensory profiles or SEMH. Our curriculum has a semi-formal approach, is ambitious, and adaptable – and so are our teachers. If you’re motivated by meaningful progress, thrive in a creative, supportive team, and are excited to teach subjects in ways that truly reach learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you’re experienced in specialist settings or looking to make the leap into SEND, we’ll offer you:
✨ A strong, experienced team to support your journey
✨ Opportunities to innovate and personalise the curriculum
✨ Access to therapies, sensory spaces, and specialist training
✨ A school culture that celebrates every small step forward

Join us, and help our learners Climb – academically, socially, emotionally and beyond. So, if you’re ready to teach in a place where relationships come first, where barriers are broken, and where the joy of learning is everywhere – come climb with us. Your next adventure starts here.

West SILC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. An enhanced DBS check is required for appointment to this post. 

We think it is important for prospective candidates to visit please contact the school office - 0113 3862450 to book an appointment 

Applications are preferred to be submitted via My New Term (West SILC)

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 12th May 2025 (please note we may interview strong candidates before the closing date)

Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 19th May 2025

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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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