Broomfield South SILC

‘Investing in Individuals, Transforming Lives’

Broom Place, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 3JP

MIDDLE LEADER VACANCY – Semi-Formal TLG

Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + 1/2 SEN +TLR 2b                                                                                 

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date:   20th April 2026 or 1^st May 2026

Job Advertised: Monday 10^th November 2025

Closing Date: Friday 9^th January 9am 2025

Interviews: Thursday 15^th January 2025

Please contact the school to arrange a visit.

The vacancy is suitable for experienced teachers and those with existing middle leadership experience.

Please be aware we do not accept applications direct from agencies and also CV’s.

The Governors of this caring and successful school wish to appoint a motivated and outstanding Middle Leader to join our dedicated team at this exciting time in the life of the school. We are looking for a Middle Leader who wants to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils through effective leadership and management, quality assurance and curriculum development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing and inspiring a team of teachers within the Semi-Formal curriculum area to ensure standards for teaching and learning are high and best inclusive practice is developed.  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. 

We are excited 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.

We are seeking a Middle Leader who is a role model for their team and can support and challenge colleagues to develop teaching and learning performance to ensure all learners within the teaching and learning group maximise their achievement and progress. 

Broomfield South SILC is a generic all age, co-educational day school maintained by Leeds City Council. Pupils and young people (2-19) have a wide range of learning difficulties, including Autistic Spectrum Condition.

 We offer an inclusive setting operating on the main Broomfield site, two mainstream partnership sites and at our Post 16 provision:

• Windmill Primary School
• Rodillian Academy
• The 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 sites if required.

Applications from mainstream colleagues would be welcome but extensive experience of teaching pupils with complex special needs and Autism Spectrum Condition across the age range would be an advantage.  A working understanding of the Nurture Approach would be beneficial.

The successful candidates will have;

·                    The ability to lead and manage staff teams effectively to ensure excellent outcomes for young people

·                    Experience of effective curriculum planning to ensure inspirational teaching, learning, assessment and behaviour management strategies to ensure learning is engaging and inclusive.

·                    Knowledge and understanding of working with pupils with ASC, ADHD and complex communication needs.

·                    Experience and skills of teaching pupils with a broad range of Special Educational Needs to secure excellent outcomes

·                    The ability to effectively quality assure provision and provide reports and action plans to further develop identified areas

·                    Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders

·                    High expectations of yourself and others; leading by example to develop a culture of professional learning

·                    Experience of effective deployment of staffing and resources

·                    Experience of leading professional development and supporting and challenging staff teams

·                    A commitment to making contributions to the full life of the school

In addition the following personal qualities;

·                    Resilience

·                    Ability to use initiative

·                    Enthusiasm and the ability to motivate and inspire others and hold them to account

·                    Willingness to reflect and share effective practice with others

·                    Creativity

·                    Able to work well as part of middle leadership and extended leadership teams

In return we can offer:

·                    Friendly, enthusiastic and highly motivated young people

·                    The support of our strong, caring and committed staff team including SLT and the Governing Body.

·                    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 SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates prior to attendance at interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974;  Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and include overseas criminal record if you have lived or worked overseas.

For successful candidates’ other relevant checks with statutory bodies will be carried out which may include prohibition from teaching and section 128 checks

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

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