Leader of Semiformal Curriculum

Temporary for approximately 4 terms

Do you have what it takes to join our Extended Leadership Team?

• Are you passionate about making a difference and promoting outstanding education for children and young people with special educational needs? 
• Does the opportunity to plan, lead and co-ordinate an original, appropriate, person-centred curriculum excite you?
• Do you want to feel valued as a member of our team and have your views and opinions effect positive change and growth?

We are seeking to recruit an experienced inspirational and creative teacher who wants to begin their journey into leadership, to lead our Semi-Formal Curriculum on the main site. If you, like us, are passionate about driving teaching and learning forward then this could be the right place for you. West SILC is a very successful all age generic special school.

You will offer us:

• Outstanding practice in relation to teaching children with moderate to severe learning difficulties 
• Sound knowledge and understanding of developing a semi-formal curriculum, balancing subject specific learning with personalised EHCP outcomes
• The passion and ability to lead the staff team to effectively to meet the needs of SEND children and young people
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High expectations of pupil achievement
• Excellent relationships with all pupils and staff 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A commitment to professional development
• Confidence, passion and enthusiasm 

We will offer you:

• A welcoming school where the children enjoy learning, are positive and cheerful
• An excellent opportunity to make a difference at our school
• An inclusive school which strives to meet the needs of all children
• Support to develop your leadership skills
• A team of dedicated and committed staff and Governors 
• An experienced and supportive leadership team

West SILC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for appointment to this post. 

Despite Covid, we still think it is important for prospective candidates to visit, please contact the school office to make arrangements: 0113 3862450

Further information and application packs are available on line and can be returned to recruitment@westsilc.org 

Closing date: Friday 11th February

Interviews will be held week beginning 14th February