Broomfield South SILC
‘Investing in Individuals, Transforming Lives’
Broom Place, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 3JP
Teacher Semi Formal Teaching and Learning Group
Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + SEN 1
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 @ 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Visits to look round are recommended and can be booked at the following dates and times through the above contact details:
Wednesday 10th June @ 9:30
Wednesday 10th June @ 3:30
Monday 22nd June @ 1:30
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 who have complex communication needs is essential.
Please be aware we do not accept applications direct from agencies and also CVs.
This teaching post is an exciting opportunity to join the teaching team within our Semi-Formal Teaching and Learning Group. The Semi-Formal curriculum is focused on each individual’s EHCP targets and develops key skills of effective communication, confidence, resilience and independence. Learning is organised into the main areas of; Communication and Literacy, Problem Solving, Maths, My World, Creative and Sensory and Movement. Delivery of areas of learning such as mathematical concepts and literacy skills may be delivered as discrete subjects dependent on the needs of the individual learner. Learners in this TLG span KS1 – KS4 and are working between the top end of The Engagement Model and Year 1, end of year expectations. All learners in the Semi Formal TLG have high levels of Speech Language and Communication 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 and skills of teaching pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs including ASC
· Knowledge and practical experience of providing engaging learning experiences to encourage early communication skills
· 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
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.
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
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 [email protected] 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:
Wednesday 10th June @ 9:30
Wednesday 10th June @ 3:30
Monday 22nd June @ 1:30
Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking policy
Reg Charity no; 1143948
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<, 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.
Pay: £32,916.00-£51,048.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
