Job title and organisation: Teacher – Formal TLG - Broomfield South SILC

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN 1 £32,916 - £51,048

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Location: Broom Place, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 3JP

Closing Date and Time: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 12 Noon

Start Date:  Tuesday 1 September 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 19 May 2026

Please contact school if you would like to talk further about the position or arrange a visit and we will happily show you around.

The vacancy is open to both experienced teachers and ECTs. However, prior knowledge, understanding, and practical experience of working with learners with SEND is essential. 

Please be aware we do not accept applications direct from agencies and also CVs.

This teaching post offers an exciting opportunity to join the team within our Formal Teaching and Learning Group. We are seeking a creative and imaginative practitioner—someone who inspires curiosity, maintains high expectations, and has a demonstrable impact on pupils’ outcomes, confidence, and future life chances.

At Broomfield, we make a genuine difference to the lives of our exceptional young people. We are therefore looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivational, and innovative teacher to join our dedicated team at this pivotal time in the life of the school. We want a teacher who can ignite a love of learning, uphold our high standards, and contribute meaningfully to improving the life chances of our pupils.

The successful candidate will be based on our main site. Our learners follow an adapted National Curriculum that is highly personalised, incorporating EHCP outcomes, individual aspirations, and a strong focus on Preparation for Life. Teaching and learning are tailored to each pupil, ensuring their interests shape the curriculum and that learning remains engaging, motivating, and meaningful.

We have high aspirations for all our learners, who undertake external accreditations where appropriate. A personalised curriculum is essential in enabling our pupils to thrive, and we employ a range of approaches to ensure they can access learning and reach their full potential. Learning takes place both in the classroom and within the local community through enriching, real-life experiences that help pupils apply their skills beyond the school environment.

The successful candidate will excel in meeting the diverse needs of our pupils. You will be supported by a team of skilled Learning Support Assistants, as well as a Middle and Senior Leadership Team who fully understand both the rewards and the challenges of teaching within our school. Our staff are passionate about enhancing the learning, life chances, and opportunities of all our pupils and young people.

Our young people (2-19) have a wide range of special educational needs, including Autistic Spectrum Condition.

 We offer an inclusive setting operating on the main Broomfield site and three partnership sites:

• Windmill Primary School
• Rodillian Academy
• Future Steps Hub (White Rose Business Park) 

This enables us to meet a wide variety of pupils’ needs and provide support and advice to the community.

Staff can be expected to work on any of the four sites if required.

The successful candidates will have;

• Experience and skills of teaching pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs including ASC
• The ability to offer a range of inspirational teaching, learning, assessment and behaviour management strategies to ensure learning is engaging and inclusive
• High expectations, commitment and enthusiasm for both the personal and educational development of all pupils
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work collaboratively with parents, carers, multi- professionals and outside agencies
• The ability to work effectively within a team
• A passion for education and willingness to support staff in enabling all our pupils to reach their potential
• A commitment to making contributions to the life of the school
• A commitment to the provision of a high quality education for all
• Experience of teaching both English and Maths
• Experience of delivering accreditations 

In addition the following personal qualities; 

• Positive and creative attitude
• Resilience
• Enthusiasm and the ability to motivate and inspire others
• Able to use initiative
• Willingness to reflect and share effective practice with others 

In return we can offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and highly motivated pupils and young people
• The support of our strong, caring and committed staff team
• A comprehensive CPD programme with a commitment to developing your skills and career progression 

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.

Broomfield South SILC Safeguarding Recruitment Statement   

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to have an up to date DBS disclosure. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974;  

If shortlisted you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates prior to attendance at interview.

For successful candidates’ other relevant checks with statutory bodies will be carried out which may include prohibition from teaching, section 128 check and overseas criminal record if you have lived or worked overseas

Access

The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift. 

For further details please contact Broomfield South SILC by email broomfield@broomfieldschool.org.uk visit our website; www.broomfieldschool.org.uk

or by telephoning Lyndsay Beddoes on 0113 2771603 

Visits to look round are recommended and can be booked at the following dates and times through the above contact details:

• Tuesday 21^st April 9:30
• Tuesday 21^st April 3:30
• Friday 1^st May 3:30
• Tuesday 5^th May 2pm
• Friday 8^th May 10am  

Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking policy

Reg Charity no; 1143948

Job Description

Every employee in the South SILC will support the schools mission, ethos and values of;

‘Investing in Individuals, Transforming lives'

Key Responsibilities

To teach as directed on the timetable, as outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document 2014 and Guidance on School Teachers Pay and Conditions. It is the responsibility of the post holder to familiarise themselves with this document, and carry out the general functions as specified.

Working in the South SILC – Broomfield School, the Governing Body expects every teacher to:

• Support the ethos of the school and ensure that its main aims, of meeting pupils’ needs and raising their achievements, are met.
• Have experience and knowledge of working with pupils and young people with a range of special educational needs.
• Be aware of the needs of all pupils as they come within the teacher’s responsibility and to ensure that teacher expectations match pupils’ potential.
• Have personal (or support others in) responsibility for a pastoral group.
• Teach, as required by the timetable, throughout the age and ability range.
• Evaluate personal teaching critically through self-review and reflection to improve personal effectiveness
• Prepare and make available units of work/MTPs in the relevant subject areas consistent with school policy.
• Plan and prepare daily lessons appropriate to agreed units of work and consistent with school policy.
• Apply appropriate strategies which keep pupils challenged, stimulated and engaged.
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils’ learning and motivation and set clear targets for learning building on prior attainment.
• Write and review Personal Targets which identify SMART targets and adhere to school policy.
• Understand the purpose of Planning Preparation and Assessment time, and use it constructively as outlined in the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.
• Assess, level, moderate and record individual pupil progress in accordance with the school’s policy.
• Monitor and record pupil attainment, contribute to the identification of ‘next targets’ and track their progress using National Curriculum criteria, B-Squared or other assessment schemes adopted by the school.
• Plan for, and direct the work of learning support staff and other adults assisting in the classroom.
• Ensure that adequate information is available and suitable for supply and school-based teaching cover in the event of absences due to sickness or any other cause
• Set high expectations for pupils’ behavior and deploy appropriate strategies in order to ensure effective behaviour and classroom management
• Take responsibility for personal Continual Professional Development (CPD) and to keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and in the subjects taught.
• Lead or co- lead on a subject area throughout school (except for NQT’s)
• Support subject development opportunities across school in line with para. 75.6 (p129) and 75.11.4 (p130) of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the additional guidance paper.
• Prepare and write Reviews of Statements/EHCs for pupils for whom they are responsible.
• Prepare, and write annual Reports to Parents and other agencies.
• Attend other meetings which are reasonably within directed time
• Be a member of a department/key phase and work collaboratively in pursuit of the objectives of that department.
• Liaise as appropriate with other agencies including medical and social services, S&LT, Physiotherapy, regarding issues relating to pupils’ welfare.
• Contribute to outreach support in mainstream schools as necessary.
• Implement and follow school Child Protection / Safeguarding Policies and procedures and promote Equality and Health & Safety.
• To be responsible for safeguarding all pupils and promoting their welfare by adhering to all child protection procedures.
• Be aware of and operate within the policies of the school.

Any Special Conditions of Service:

There is a requirement to submit to an enhanced DBS background check. No smoking policy.

This job description is subject to change at any time, with prior discussion with the employee, in line with the requirements of the school.

“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

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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