Qualified Teacher of the Deaf – Wandsworth Sensory Support Service

Are you a qualified Teacher of the Deaf or an experienced teacher, eager to develop and progress your career by teaching deaf students and removing barriers?

Wandsworth Sensory Support Service is a leading provider of education for children and young people aged 0 – 25 years with a sensory need. The Service has excellent facilities and resources, including both primary and secondary resources bases, and is part of a supportive and nurturing working environment.

We are seeking a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf to provide specialist teaching and support for d/Deaf children and young people within the Primary Deaf and Hearing Support Centre and across Wandsworth Sensory Support. The role focuses on improving access to learning, promoting progress and positive outcomes, and working closely with families, schools and other professionals to meet pupils’ needs effectively.

Can you join us and support Wandsworth d/Deaf children and young people to transform their lives and help them build an aspirational future?

About the role

As a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, you will be part of Wandsworth Primary Deaf and Hearing Support Centre (DHSC) based at Sellincourt School.

You will deliver high quality specialist teaching to support d/Deaf children and young people (CYP) and their families, promoting equal access to education, sustained progress, and positive outcomes that enable pupils to achieve their full potential.

The role operates under the direction of the Primary DHSC Lead and requires flexibility to support across the wider Wandsworth Sensory Support (WSS), in line with service priorities and need.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

· Qualified Teacher Status (UK).

· Additional Postgraduate Diploma in Deaf Education or willingness to train (training would be funded by the service).

· Knowledge and experience of current legislation with reference to deaf children and young people.

· Understanding of the National Curriculum and the SEND Code of Practice.

· Ability to work within a specialist hearing resource provision based in a mainstream school.

If you do not hold the mandatory qualification, you must have completed a statutory induction period and be willing to undertake the part-time, two-year Teacher of the Deaf training funded by the service.

We can offer you:

· Enthusiastic dynamic and talented team.

· Highly specialist teaching and learning environment.

· Opportunity to undertake recognised qualifications.

· Excellent opportunities for CPD.

· Staff health and wellbeing programme.

· Warm positive working environment where everyone is valued.

· Personalised induction programme.

If you are a qualified and passionate teacher, ready for your next challenge and keen to support Deaf children and young people, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.