Job title and organisation: Teacher - Informal Teaching Learning Group - Maternity cover - Broomfield South SILC
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN 1
£32,916 - £51,048
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Maternity cover 12 months 
Location: Broom Place LS10 3JP  
Closing Date and Time: Thursday 23 April at 9 AM
Interviews: Tuesday 28th April 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 suitable for experienced teachers and ECTs.

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

Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 4 sites: our main site and 3 partnership sites at Windmill Primary, Rodillian Secondary and White Rose Post 16. The SILC is based in the South of Leeds and caters for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs; Autism and social and emotional and mental health needs. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment.   We are a very popular choice for parents and carers and currently have over 270 pupils on roll.

Broomfield secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted in March 2023 where inspectors commented that leaders have ‘high ambitions’ and ‘high aspirations for all pupils’ and that ‘staff are proud to work in our school’.  I am very proud of our school community where staff are committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential and prepare them fully for their future, particularly focusing on communication, independence, and emotional regulation.

We are excited to share that our school is going to be rebuilt and will open to an additional 100 young people in September 2027.  We are currently in the process of designing and planning the internal and external areas to ensure we will have an environment that fully supports the needs of our learners and our school community.

The role will be based within our Informal Teaching and Learning Group within one of our PMLD classes. These pupils are all working below a subject specific curriculum and their leaning centres around their EHCP outcomes and the Engagement Model. They all have significant medical needs.

The successful candidate will excel in meeting the diverse needs of our pupils.  You will be supported within your class by a team of Learning Support Assistants and by a Middle and Senior Leadership Team who have a secure understanding of the rewards and challenges of teaching in our school. Our staff are passionate about developing the learning and life chances and opportunities of 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 mainstream 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 of teaching pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and a range of additional needs, including ASC, physical and sensory impairments, complex communication and medical needs.
• Secure understanding of delivering learning for pupils working well below subject-specific levels, using personalised, sensory-based and developmentally appropriate approaches.
• The ability to plan and deliver purposeful, meaningful and functional learning, with a strong emphasis on communication, interaction, physical development, independence and wellbeing.
• Effective use of a range of inclusive teaching, assessment and behaviour-support strategies, including multi-sensory learning, AAC and intensive interaction.
• High expectations for all pupils and a commitment to small-step progress and holistic development.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with parents, carers, therapists, medical professionals and external agencies, as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and to providing a high-quality, inclusive education for pupils with the most complex needs.

In addition the following personal qualities;

• Positive and creative attitude
• Resilience
• Enthusiasm and the ability to motivate and inspire others
• Ability 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 and to apply visit our website; Broomfield SILC - Head Teachers Welcome

Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking policy

Reg Charity no; 1143948

Classroom Teacher 

Broomfield School - South Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre

Job Description

Post Holder:                 Teacher

Post Title:                   Classroom Teacher

Accountable to:         Leadership Team

Location:                       South SILC – Broomfield School (Although staff may be based on a specific site, it is an expectation that staff will be available to work on our other sites if required.)

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.

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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