Teacher of Deaf (0.8)Job Type: Permanent4 days a weekLocation: CrawleyReed Education are supporting a primary school in Crawley who are seeking a committed and passionate Teacher of Deaf to join their support centre. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who are deaf, supporting them to achieve full inclusion, both academically and socially, within a mainstream school setting.
Teacher of Deaf Responsibilities
- Deliver tailored teaching and support to pupils, promoting inclusion across the school.
- Plan, deliver and assess personalised learning programmes, including Deaf Studies and BSL (where appropriate).
- Monitor pupil progress, including hearing and language development, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Work collaboratively with mainstream teachers to differentiate learning and enhance accessibility.
- Develop, implement and review learning plans
- Work in partnership with Speech and Language Therapists, Audiologists and other external professionals.
- Ensure pupils receive appropriate audiological support to maximise their access to learning.
- Promote and implement communication strategies in line with relevant policies for hearing impairment.
- Contribute to staff development through training and raising deaf awareness across the school community.
- Liaise effectively with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure joined-up support for pupils.
They are looking for someone who has the following:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or equivalent).
- Has experience working with, or a strong interest in, supporting children who are deaf.
- Has (or is willing to work towards) a mandatory qualification in teaching deaf children.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of inclusive education and SEND provision.
- Has excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills.
- Is confident in working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Has knowledge of BSL (desirable but not essential).
- Is passionate about improving outcomes and promoting independence for all pupils.
Salary range
- £40,000 - £50,000