SLD Pathway Lead & Classroom Teacher

Co-op Academy Southfield; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op member discount

Flexible benefits

Discount gym membership

Co-op Credit Union

Wellbeing sessions

CPD weekly

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Co-op Academy Southfield in Bradford is seeking a Pathway Lead & Classroom Teacher for Students with SLD to join our middle leadership team. This role combines classroom teaching with strategic leadership, line managing pathway staff, and implementing a pedagogy-rich curriculum to support SEND students with SLD.

You will work with the SLT to develop and evaluate an effective pathway, enable robust assessment, coordinate multi-agency work, and build strong partnerships with families while

Qualifications

• Proven track record of strong classroom practice and delivering strong student outcomes.
• Deep commitment to SEND education and expertise in strategies supporting students with SLD / ASC.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities to inspire, support, and hold team members to account.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with families, SLT, and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Provision Leadership: Design, lead, and monitor a stimulating, accessible, and high-impact curriculum pathway for students with SLD.
• Excellence in Teaching: Consistently deliver strong, high-quality lessons and lead a subject across the wider academy curriculum.
• Team Management & Development: Line manage teachers and classroom support staff, providing mentoring, coaching, performance management, and induction support.
• Assessment & Outcomes: Embed robust assessment and feedback systems to evidence progress and implement targeted interventions.
• Holistic Support & Partnerships: Coordinate multi-agency work and establish strong, trusting relationships with parents and families.
• Safeguarding & Environment: Prioritise student safety, ensuring all safeguarding practices are robustly maintained while fostering a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Leadership

SEND expertise

Communication

Job description

Co-op Academy Southfield in Bradford is seeking a Pathway Lead & Classroom Teacher for Students with SLD to join our middle leadership team. This role combines classroom teaching with strategic leadership, line managing pathway staff, and implementing a pedagogy-rich curriculum to support SEND students with SLD.

You will work with the SLT to develop and evaluate an effective pathway, enable robust assessment, coordinate multi-agency work, and build strong partnerships with families while