Broomfield South SILC

‘Investing in Individuals, Transforming Lives’

Broom Place, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 3JP

Middle Leader (2.5 days) with Class Teaching Responsibility - Informal Teaching and Learning Group 

Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + SEN 1 + PT TLR (Job Share of Middle Leader Role)

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: 1^st September 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 14^th May 2026 @ 12 noon

Interviews: Tuesday 19^th May 2026

Please contact school if you would like to talk further about the position or arrange a visit and we will happily show you around.

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

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join and lead the teaching team within our Informal Teaching and Learning Group. The Informal Pathway provides a fully personalised curriculum driven by EHCP outcomes, designed to strengthen learner engagement with a particular emphasis on developing communication and independence. Learning is enriched through play, exploration and multi‑sensory experiences, with adults using responsive, reactive and engaging approaches such as Intensive Interaction.

As part of this role, 2.5 days per week will be dedicated to Middle Leadership responsibilities within the Informal Teaching and Learning Group. The successful candidate will lead, manage and inspire a team of teachers delivering the Informal curriculum, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching and learning and contributing to the ongoing development of outstanding inclusive practice.

We are seeking a Middle Leader who is a strong and positive role model for both staff and pupils. You will offer supportive challenge, foster reflective practice, and work collaboratively with colleagues to continually refine and enhance teaching approaches so that all learners within the Informal Teaching and Learning Group maximise their engagement, progress and overall achievement.

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 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;

·                   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, communication and Interaction needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties

·                   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;

·                    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.

Broomfield South SILC Safeguarding Recruitment Statement   

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to have an up to date DBS disclosure. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974;  

If shortlisted you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

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

For successful candidates’ other relevant checks with statutory bodies will be carried out which may include prohibition from teaching, section 128 check and overseas criminal record if you have lived or worked overseas

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

Visits to look round are recommended and can be booked at the following dates and times through the above contact details:

Tuesday 21^st April 9:30

Tuesday 21^st April 3:30

Friday 1^st May 3:30

Tuesday 5^th May 2pm

Friday 8^th May 10am

Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking policy

Reg Charity no; 1143948