Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 4 sites: our main site and 3 partnership sites at Windmill Primary, Rodillian Secondary and White Rose Post 16. 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 over pupils on roll.
Broomfield secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted in March 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 excited to share that our school is going to be rebuilt and will open to an additional young people in September. We are currently in the process of designing and planning the internal and external areas to ensure we will have an environment that fully supports the needs of our learners and our school community.
This teaching post is an opportunity to join the teaching team within our Semi-Formal Teaching and Learning Group. The Semi-Formal curriculum is focused on each individual’s EHCP targets and develops key skills of effective communication, confidence, resilience and independence.
Learning is organised into the main areas of; Communication and Literacy, Problem Solving, Maths, My World, Creative and Sensory and Movement. Delivery of areas of learning such as mathematical concepts and literacy skills may be delivered as discrete subjects dependent on the needs of the individual learner. Learners in this TLG span KS1 – KS4 and are working between the top end of The Engagement Model and Year 1, end of year expectations. All learners in the Semi Formal TLG have high levels of Speech Language and Communication Needs.
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 people.
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:
1. Windmill Primary School
2. Rodillian Academy
3. 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;
4. Experience and skills of teaching pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs including ASC, PI, HI, VI, Communication barriers and learning difficulties.
5. Knowledge and practical experience of teaching early communication, English and Maths.
6. The ability to offer a range of inspirational teaching, learning, assessment and behaviour management strategies to ensure learning is engaging and inclusive
7. High expectations, commitment and enthusiasm for both the personal and educational development of all pupils
8. Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
9. An ability to work collaboratively with parents, carers, multi- professionals and outside agencies
10. The ability to work effectively within a team
11. A passion for education and willingness to support staff in enabling all our pupils to reach their potential
12. A commitment to making contributions to the life of the school
13. A commitment to the provision of a high-quality education for all
In addition the following personal qualities;
14. Positive and creative attitude
15. Resilience
16. Enthusiasm and the ability to motivate and inspire others
17. Able to use initiative
18. Willingness to reflect and share effective practice with others
In return we can offer:
19. Friendly, enthusiastic and highly motivated pupils and young people
20. The support of our strong, caring and committed staff team
21. A comprehensive CPD programme with a commitment to developing your skills and career progression