Connect Class Teacher

West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6HL

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026 or ASAP

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1-UPR 3 + SEN Allowance 1
• Additional allowances:

  M1-UPR 3 + SEN Allowance 1

Connect Class Teacher job summary

Based on the main site, in our all-age generic special school, the Connect Pathway at West SILC is looking for an exceptional teacher to join our specialist team. Our learners have significant communication, sensory and learning needs and access a highly personalised curriculum through Total Communication, sensory experiences, play-based learning and life-skills development.

We are looking for someone who:

Has high aspirations for learners with SEND

Builds outstanding relationships

Enjoys creative, sensory and practical teaching

Values communication in all its forms

Wants to be part of a supportive specialist team

Leads and directs support staff effectively to maximise pupil learning, independence and deliver differentiated, small-group learning

In return we offer excellent SEND CPD, specialist support, curriculum innovation opportunities and the chance to make a life-changing difference. Join us, and help our learners Connect - academically, socially, emotionally and beyond. So, if you’re ready to teach in a place where relationships come first, where barriers are broken, and where the joy of learning is everywhere - come connect with us. Your next adventure starts here.

Check out our Connect pathway video on our website - Connect Pathway — West SILC

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. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. An enhanced DBS check is required for appointment to this post.

We think it is important for prospective candidates to visit please contact the school office - 0113 3862450 to book an appointment. Visits will be held on Thursday 11th June 2026 at 11am and Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 1.30pm.

Applications are preferred to be submitted via My New Term website (West SILC)

Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 25th June (please note we may interview strong candidates before the closing date)

Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 6th July

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre

• School type: Special schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 287 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-specialist-inclusive-learning-centre

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