Middle Leader Vacancy - Formal TLG (E3307) - Broomfield South SILC

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: 1st September 2024 

Job Advertised: 22nd March 2024

Closing Date: Friday 19th April 2024

Interviews: Thursday 25th April 2024

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.

Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 3 sites: our main site and 2 partnership sites at Windmill Primary and Rodillian Secondary. The SILC is based in the South of Leeds and caters for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs; Autism and social and emotional and mental health needs. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment.   We are a very popular choice for parents and carers and currently have 228 pupils on roll.

Broomfield secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted in March 2023 where inspectors commented that leaders have ‘high ambitions’ and ‘high aspirations for all pupils’ and that ‘staff are proud to work in our school’.  I am very proud of our school community where staff are committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential and prepare them fully for their future, particularly focusing on communication, independence, and emotional regulation.

We are looking for a Middle Leader who has the commitment, passion and resilience to make a difference to young peoples’ lives by developing their Teaching and Learning Group to ensure the best outcomes for our learners. 

We wish to appoint someone who wants to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils through effective leadership and management, robust quality assurance and innovative curriculum development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing and inspiring a team of teachers within the Formal curriculum area to ensure standards for teaching and learning are high and best inclusive practice is developed.  The Formal Teaching and Learning Group comprises learners who are working from a year 1 level up to GCSE standard.  They are based on our main site, at Windmill (Primary) and Rodillian (Secondary) across 6 classes currently.  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. 

Applications from mainstream colleagues would be welcome but extensive experience of teaching pupils with 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, 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;

•            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   

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. 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. 

Access

The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift.

For further details and to apply please do so online at  https://www.broomfieldschool.org.uk/Job-vacancies/ 

To arrange a visit or if you have any queries, please E mail ruth.hall@broomfieldschool.org.uk  or visit our website; www.broomfieldschool.org.uk 

or by telephoning 0113 2771603

Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking policy

Reg Charity no; 1143948

Schools Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.