Job title and organisation: Teacher of Key Stage 3 Core and Foundation Subjects - West SILC School – AIP Provision
Salary: M1 to UPS3
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Contract: Maternity cover, temporary for 12 months from March 26
Location: West SILC School – AIP Provision
Closing Date and Time: Friday 6 February at Noon
Teacher for the delivery of Key Stage 3 Core and Foundation Subjects
Temporary Maternity Cover
To work with KS3 pupils within an SEMH provision for the West Area Inclusion Partnership -
Starting March 2026 for 12 months
Employer – West Area Inclusion Partnership part of the West SILC (on behalf of the 6 West Leeds Secondary Schools)
Location – West Wedge of Leeds
- Do you want to be part of a dedicated team supporting learners from the six West Leeds secondary schools?
- Are you passionate about helping marginalised students who struggle to access a mainstream curriculum?
- Do you want to make a real difference in young people’s lives?
- Do you thrive on the challenge of empowering students to succeed?
The secondary schools within the West Area Inclusion Partnership work together to prevent suspensions and permanent exclusion by offering alternative provision that meets the academic and emotional needs of young people in the area. We work in partnership to encourage learners to attend, engage and achieve.
We are seeking to appoint the best candidate with the appropriate experience who can deliver English, History, Citizenship and other foundation subjects in an innovative and creative manner.
You will offer us:
- The ability to adapt teaching and learning to engage and inspire students
- Experience working with marginalised learners, understanding their unique needs
- A deep passion for unlocking young people’s potential through curriculum subjects
You will be:
- A skilled communicator who builds strong relationships with pupils, families, and staff
- A compassionate educator who understands the social, emotional, and mental health factors affecting young people
- A confident, enthusiastic professional committed to continuous growth and development
We will offer you:
- A welcoming and supportive alternative provision where every student matters
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on young lives
- A truly inclusive environment that values every learner’s journey
- A dedicated team of staff and Governors who share your commitment
- Strong leadership and a collaborative staff culture to support your success
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. An enhanced DBS check is required for appointment to this post. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: DBS Code of Practice
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.
For an informal discussion please contact Helen Grayson via helen.grayson@westsilc.org or call on 07562 439096
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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