Semi-Formal Teacher

Broomfield South SILC, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3JP

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  25 September 2025

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: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS +SEN 1

Semi-Formal Teacher job summary

Broomfield South SILC

‘Investing in Individuals, Transforming Lives’

Broom Place, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 3JP

Teacher Vacancy - Semi-Formal Teaching and Learning Group

Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + SEN 1

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: 1st January 2025

Job Advertised: 24th September 2025

Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025 at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd October

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 exciting 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.

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, PI, HI, VI, Communication barriers and learning difficulties.

Knowledge and practical experience of teaching early communication, English and Maths.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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

Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking policy

Reg Charity no; 1143948

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

Broomfield SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

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 Broomfield South SILC

• School type: Special school, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 272 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Broomfield South SILC website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/broomfield-south-silc

We are an all-age generic special school serving South Leeds. We cater for a wide range of learning needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs to Asperger’s and Autism. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment.

Many pupils are based on our main Broomfield site and in addition some within our mainstream partnership sites - Windmill Music Federation and Rodillian Academy, where opportunities for mainstream inclusion are maximised, if appropriate.

Our motto is ‘Investing in Individuals, Transforming Lives’ reflected in our aim to provide a nurturing and stimulating school environment in which all pupils are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle and feel happy, safe and secure. Our pupils demonstrate a strong sense of community and fairness for all. We endeavour to help our pupils take their place in society and be tolerant, understanding and respectful of the rights of others.

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