Teacher
Broomfield South SILC, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3JP15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2023
Closing date
17 May 2024 at 10am
Date listed
18 April 2024
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Needs
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (Actual) Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + SEN 1
Teacher job summary
Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + SEN 1
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 17th May 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Start Date: 1st September 2024
Please contact school to arrange a visit.
The vacancy is suitable for experienced teachers and ECTs.
Please be aware we do not accept applications direct from agencies and also CV’s.
We are looking for teachers who have the commitment, passion and resilience to make a difference to young peoples’ lives.
Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 3 sites: our main site and 2 partnership sites at Windmill (Primary) and Rodillian (Secondary). Broomfield SILC is organized into 3 Teaching and Learning Groups; Informal, Semi-Formal and Formal TLGs. We also have a Post 16 department. Staff can be expected to work on any of the three sites if required.
The successful candidates could teach in any of our Teaching and Learning groups, depending on their experience and expertise.
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 228 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’. We are 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.
The successful candidates will have;
- Experience and skills of teaching pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs including ASC
- 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 and recruitment pack 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
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.
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About Broomfield South SILC
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Broomfield South SILC website (opens in new tab)
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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