Department of Children’s Services

Sensory Service

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Deaf children?

TEACHER OF THE DEAF

Post Reference: 99968

Band/Grade:   MPS/UPS + SEN

1 X 19.5 hours per week  

Established

Term time only Teachers Pay and Conditions

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

We are seeking to recruit a creative, innovative and experienced Teacher of the Deaf to join our team of professionals to work with Deaf children across the Sensory Service in the Additionally Resourced Centres (ARC). This post will initially be based at Hanson Academy.

You will work as part of a team of specialist staff to contribute to effective and efficient teaching and learning for Deaf and Hearing Impaired students at Hanson Academy Additionally Resourced Centre (ARC).

You will:

• Teach and support Deaf and Hearing Impaired pupils in the secondary mainstream ARC with reference to their education, social and emotional development, liaising with mainstream teachers, parents/carers and other professionals, agencies and services as appropriate.
• Ensure the assessment and recording of pupils’ achievements and progress within statutory requirements and those of the school/Sensory Service.
• Participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents/carers relating to all duties in this document, preparing reports and other documentation needed to ensure Deaf pupils’ needs are identified and appropriately met.

We would be willing to consider applications from outstanding teachers who wish to train as a Teacher of the Deaf.

For further information regarding this post please contact Karen Turner, Assistant Head of Service on 07582 103500 or email k.turner@hansonacademy.org.uk

An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

Closing Date: 17 January 2018

Interviews will take place on 2 February 2018

Please find attached the Job Profile:  Teacher of the Deaf - JP.doc