Teacher (Climb Pathway)

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

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  07-05-26 (if available possibly 23-03-26)

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher (Climb Pathway) job summary

This role is a maternity leave post, temporary for two terms (Easter to Dec 31

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2026 initially) to teach in the Climb pathway. The post should be 4 days (but we may be flexible between 3 and 5 days for the right candidate). We are able to offer this post as a flexible opportunity, depending on your interests, experience and skills. The successful candidate will either work in our class where students have a primary need of significant social, emotional and mental health needs and learning difficulties or across several classes in the department where SEMH is less significant.

This maternity cover role offers an exciting opportunity to teach within our Climb Pathway, supporting learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties and, for some, significant SEMH needs. The role is flexible and may be class-based or across the department, shaped by your experience, skills and interests, within a highly supportive and collaborative team.

Teaching in Climb is rooted in a semi-formal, personalised curriculum that values small-step progress, independence and emotional wellbeing alongside academic learning. Lessons are adapted creatively using multi-sensory, visual and practical approaches, including the use of Makaton, assistive technology, structured routines and clear visual supports. High staff-to-learner ratios allow teaching to be responsive, relational and truly individualised.

A strong focus is placed on emotional regulation, communication and engagement, with approaches such as Zones of Regulation, sensory circuits and therapeutic strategies embedded throughout the day. Learning is purposeful and meaningful, connecting to real-life contexts and learner interests to build confidence, motivation and resilience.

You will work closely with support staff, therapists and families to plan, deliver and review learning in line with EHCP outcomes, using Evidence for Learning to capture progress and celebrate every achievement. This is a rewarding role within a school that values reflection, flexibility and care, and where staff are supported to grow and innovate in their practice.

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 school, 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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