Teacher

Broomfield South SILC ‘Investing in Individuals, Transforming Lives’ Broom Place, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 3JP Teacher - post 16 Vacancy Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + SEN 1 Contract: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Start Date: 1st January 2027 Closing Date: 30th September 2026 Interviews: 7th October 2026 Please contact school if you would like to talk further about the position or arrange a visit. Visits are recommended and can be booked at the following dates and times through the contact details at the bottom of the advert. Wednesday 16th September @ 9:30 Thursday 17th September @ 1:30 Thursday 17th September @ 3:30 The vacancy is open to both experienced teachers and ECTs. However, prior knowledge, understanding, and practical experience of working with learners with SEND is essential. Please be aware we do not accept applications direct from agencies and also CVs. This teaching post offers an exciting opportunity to join our Future Steps Hub , our specialist Post 16 provision based at The White Rose Business Park . We are looking for a teacher who believes that every young person deserves an ambitious future and who can inspire learners to develop the confidence, skills and resilience needed to achieve it. Our Future Steps Hub has been recognised as providing a highly inclusive, aspirational and innovative curriculum that prepares young people with SEND for successful adult lives through meaningful learning, authentic experiences and ambitious destinations. Learners develop the knowledge, confidence and independence needed for employment, further education and life beyond school through a curriculum firmly rooted in real-world contexts. At Broomfield, we make a genuine difference to the lives of our exceptional young people. We are therefore looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivational, and innovative teacher to join our dedicated team at this pivotal time in the life of the school. We want a teacher who can ignite a love of learning, uphold our high standards, and contribute meaningfully to improving the life chances of our pupils. Located within White Rose Business Park, the Future Steps Hub provides a unique learning environment where classrooms extend into the workplace and the wider community. Our learners benefit from: meaningful work-related learning and enterprise community-based learning and independent travel Duke of Edinburgh's Award and enrichment opportunities personalised accreditation pathways strong employer partnerships dedicated job coaches a curriculum built around independence, employability and preparation for adult life. The role You will teach young people aged 16-19 with a range of special educational needs, planning highly personalised learning programmes that combine academic learning with preparation for adult life. You will: deliver an ambitious and engaging Post-16 curriculum develop learners' independence, communication and self-advocacy prepare learners for employment, further education and adulthood work alongside job coaches and external partners to create authentic learning experiences maximise opportunities within the local community support learners to achieve meaningful accreditation work closely with families and multi-agency professionals to secure positive long-term outcomes. 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. We are looking for someone who: has successful experience teaching learners with SEND has high aspirations for every young person believes learning should be purposeful, practical and meaningful is creative, reflective and solution-focused enjoys working collaboratively as part of a highly supportive team can develop learners' independence without creating dependence understands preparation for adulthood and the importance of real-life learning is committed to continuous professional development. Experience of Post-16, employability, functional English and Maths, vocational learning or accreditation would be advantageous, although not essential. 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 and to book a tour please contact Broomfield South SILC by email HR@broomfieldschool.org.uk Visits to look round are recommended and can be booked at the following dates and times through the above contact details. Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking policy Reg Charity no; 1143948