TEACHER VACANCY: Post 16 Teacher

Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + SEN 1 

Contract: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: 1^st September 2025

Job Advertised: Monday 24^th March 2025

Closing Date: Thursday 1^st May 2025 at 9am

Interviews: 13^th or 14^th May 2025

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.

Please be aware we do not accept applications direct from agencies and also CVs.

This post is an exciting opportunity for both mainstream and specialist colleagues to be creative in your approach to fully meet pupils’ needs. At Broomfield we make a real difference to the lives of our exceptional young people and wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivational and creative teacher to join our dedicated team at this exciting time in the life of the school. We are looking for a teacher to inspire a desire for learning, to maintain our high standards and make a significant impact on the life chances of our pupils.

The successful candidate will be based at The Future Steps Hub, our Post 16 provision.  and have the ability to teach a core subject, English, Maths or ICT up to GCSE standard.

Learners at the Future Steps Hub follow a curriculum that is designed to fully prepare them for adulthood following a pathway, incorporating their EHCP outcomes.  We have high aspirations for our learners and they are entered for external accreditations for example Functional Skills and, where appropriate, they are entered for GSCEs.  A personalised curriculum is vital for all our learners to enable them to succeed and we use a variety of approaches to ensure they are able to access learning and achieve their full potential.  Learning happens in the classroom and in other environments in the local area through engaging activities to ensure our learners can apply their learning to real life settings.

Applications from mainstream colleagues are warmly welcomed and experience of teaching pupils with special needs and Autism Spectrum Condition across the age range is an advantage. Please state any subject specialism and experience of delivering accreditation pathways. 

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

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 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

·                    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

·                    Experience of teaching both English and Maths

·                    Experience of delivering accreditations upto and including GCSE.

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

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