Job title and organisation: Shine Strategic Post 16 Lead - East SILC John Jamieson School
Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR2B (£5,875) + SEN Allowance (£2,786)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Location: East SILC, Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Friday 8 May 2026 at Noon
East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (East SILC) is a large and highly regarded 2–19 generic special school, supporting approximately 470 learners across multiple sites in Leeds. Alongside our core school provision, we deliver a range of city‑wide specialist services and partnerships, working closely with education, health and care colleagues to secure strong outcomes for children and young people with complex needs.
Purpose of the Role
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and developing Post‑16 provision for learners with severe and complex learning needs, ensuring strong Preparation for Adulthood pathways and positive destinations.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide strategic middle‑leader oversight of Post‑16 provision at Shine
- Lead and refine an ambitious, inclusive PfA curriculum
- Strengthen cross‑site coherence and transition pathways
- Build meaningful partnerships with employers and community providers
- Contribute to East SILC’s self‑evaluation, quality assurance and improvement agenda
We are looking for a committed professional who combines strong classroom credibility with emerging or established leadership expertise, and who is ready to make a sustained impact within a system‑wide organisation.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities and benefits at East SILC. All staff participate in a robust induction programme and a strong commitment to continuous professional development, career progression and equal opportunities.
We provide pension schemes for all staff, opportunities for flexible working and protected PPA time off‑site for teachers. Staff wellbeing is a priority, supported through a comprehensive wellbeing package provided by Schools Advisory Service including but not limited to:
- Fast‑track GP access
- Physiotherapy
- Counselling support
In addition, all staff can access to a wide range of benefits through Leeds City Council, including salary sacrifice schemes such as electric vehicle leasing and cycle‑to‑work, and VIVUP, offering access to an extensive range of goods and services at discounted rates.
The East SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS formally CRB) and medical clearance from Leeds City Council’s Occupational Health Service.
It is illegal to apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
The East SILC promotes diversity and wants a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
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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