Middle Leader - Informal Teaching and Learning Group, United Kingdom

Job title and organisation:Middle Leader - Informal Teaching and Learning Group - Broomfield South SILC
Salary:MPS/UPS + SEN 1 + TLR (£32,916 -£51,048 + SEN 1 + TLR)
Hours:37 per week (Term Time Only)
Contract:Permanent
Location:Broomfield South SILC, Broom Place, Leeds, LS10 3JP or within our partnership sites - Windmill Primary, Rodillian Academy or Future Steps Hub (White Rose Business Park)
Closing Date and Time:Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 9am

Start Date: 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible after

Interviews: Wednesday 8th July 2026

Please contact school if you would like to talk further about the position or arrange a visit.

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

Thursday 18 th June @ 3:30pm, Friday 19 th June @ 9:30, Tuesday 23 rd June @ 1:30pm

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

This post offers an exciting opportunityleadthe 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.

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 visit our website;

or by telephoning Lyndsay Beddoes on 0113 2771603

Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking policy
Main Purpose of the Role:

The TLG Middle Leader will take lead responsibility for providing leadership and management for the formal curriculum area to:

• Promote and develop best inclusive practice for students in the TLG
• Support the vision, ethos and policies of the SILC to maximise achievement and progress of learners within the TLG
• Play a key part in raising standards for Teaching and Learning by acting as a role model for others and demonstrating that they are an effective professional who challenges and supports colleagues to maximise their teaching and learning performance

Main Duties in addition to the generic Broomfield SILC teacher's job description - see enclosed:

Ensure you lead and develop your TLG team to deliver high quality teaching and learning; quality assuring provision effectively to ensure the following are facilitated for all pupils 2-19:

Strategic Direction:

• Contributing to the creation and implementation of the School Development Plan and Whole School policies and taking responsibility for appropriately delegating aspects of it
• Analysing and interpreting relevant national, local and school data, as well as research and inspection evidence, to inform policies, practices, expectations, targets and teaching methods
• Establishing a clear, shared understanding that teaching within the TLG will contribute to students'spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development, and will prepare students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
• With the involvement of relevant staff, establish short, medium and long-term plans for the development and resourcing of the TLG.

Teaching and Learning

• Securing effective learning to maximise achievement and progress and increasing independence for all our students
• Ensuring teaching demonstrates breadth, balance, creativity and opportunities for progression
• Supporting colleagues in using assessment to effectively plan lessons to meet the needs of all students
• Providing guidance on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the all students
• Quality Assure all aspects of Teaching and Learning within the TLG, including pupil progress, and use this analysis to identify effective practice and areas for improvement, and take action to improve further the quality of teaching
• Plan robust and effective transition plans for all students on entry and exit at all Key Stages and in year transfers

Leading and Managing Staff

• Developing positive working relationships with and between all students and staff in the school
• Playing a key role in developing a culture of professional learning, mutual respect and trust
• Establishing clear expectations and constructive working relationships among all staff, including through team working and mutual support; devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks, as appropriate
• Appraise staff as required by the school policy and use the process to develop the personal and professional effectiveness of the appraisee(s)
• Audit the training needs of TLG staff and develop robust action plans to address CPD needs
• Lead professional development for through example and support, and co-ordinate the provision of high-quality professional development by methods such as coaching, drawing on other sources of expertise as necessary
• Make sure that trainee and …