Teacher - TLR for Maths

Title: Teacher with Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) for Maths

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: 1st September 2024

Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2024

Interviews: Friday 17th May 2024

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

Please apply via our website https://www.broomfieldschool.org.uk/Job-vacancies/

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 Subject Leader who has the commitment, passion and resilience to make a difference to young peoples’ lives by developing their subject to ensure the best outcomes for our learners. 

Previous experience of leading a subject is not essential but we are seeking candidates who want to take the next step in their career and contribute to further develop the curriculum offer for our learners in conjunction with the extended leadership team.

The successful candidate could teach in any of our Teaching and Learning groups, depending on their experience and expertise.

The successful candidate will have the following qualities:

• The ability to lead and manage a subject effectively to ensure excellent outcomes for all learners across school.
• 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:

• Working with the most inspirational pupils who are respectful, creative and resilient
• The support of a professional, knowledgeable and inclusive staff team
• A comprehensive CPD programme with potential for career development
• An opportunity to be an integral part of a young person’s journey and a real sense of achievement
• A workplace that listens to all staff and values their skillset and contribution 

Kathryn Bryan

Headteacher

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 and to arrange a school visit, please contact Broomfield South SILC by Email broomfield@broomfieldschool.org.uk visit our website; www.broomfieldschool.org.uk

or by telephoning Ruth Hall on 0113 277 1603

Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking or vaping policy

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