Deaf ARP Leader of Learning – Eastbury Primary School, Barking and Dagenham

Deaf ARP Leader of Learning
Salary: Inner London pay scale £36,745 – £47,666 plus TLR £5,347 and SEN Allowance
Start: January 2025

Eastbury Primary School is a four-form entry school in Barking and Dagenham. We are a fully inclusive school with our own Deaf ARP. Our school is set in a beautiful, modern building with a newly developed forest and outdoor gym. We serve a catchment of wonderful children who have a real enthusiasm for learning.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader and teacher to join our existing, hard-working team in the Deaf ARP.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work alongside a supportive, friendly and dedicated team of professionals
• Opportunities for CPD, including leadership development
• An excellent working environment
• Enthusiastic, motivated and friendly pupils

You will need:
• Qualified teacher status
• Mandatory qualification for Teacher of the Deaf or working towards this. The school would fund any required training to allow the successful
candidate to gain the MQ.
• British Sign Language level 1 or above
• Experience of developing planning and assessment strategies to meet the needs of individual children, with a particular focus on speech and
language
• The ability to set clear, developmental learning targets
You will need to:
• Support and lead the Deaf ARP team
• Be committed to providing the best educational opportunities for every child
• Plan, implement and review individualised educational plans
• Be able to engage, motivate and challenge pupils
• Complete and hold annual review meetings
• Contribute to meetings with external specialists
• Build positive relationships with parents
• Work alongside and support other Leaders of Learning across the school
Eastbury celebrates diversity and we would really value candidates from ethnic minorities in order to reflect the diversity within our school.

Please contact the school office to arrange a visit to meet the children and the team. Eastbury is only a 2 minute walk from Upney Station and has on-site parking.

You can find a job description and application form on our website vacancy page: http://www.eps.barking-dagenham.sch.uk/vacancies

Completed application forms can be emailed to [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 11th October 2024

The Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearances and enhanced DBS checks.