- Qualified Teacher of the Deaf – to start January 2027 (vacant post- could start sooner).
- Permanent, part time (0.8FTE).
- Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
- Inner London Teacher Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN (maximum) + TLR2 (minimum) for area of responsibility.
Lewisham
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Lewisham is committed to anti-racist practice and living our values.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) to work within an enthusiastic and dynamic team. You will be joining the central, peripatetic, Sensory Teachers Team working with children and young people from birth to 25 years’ old, in a variety of settings.
Location
The Sensory Teachers Team (STT) is based in Kaleidoscope; a multi-disciplinary centre providing a comprehensive, integrated specialist service for children and young people with educational, health and social needs. The TOD role is peripatetic and involves travelling around Lewisham to visit children/young people in their homes and settings. Some administrative elements of the role can be completed from home, so we have a hybrid- working model.
Qualities
You will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. You will be committed to the development of the service and in working collaboratively with parents and other professionals.
Qualifications and requirements
It is essential that you have Qualified Teacher Status and the Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Deaf Children (TODs). Experience of peripatetic work is desirable. This post is subject to a full, Enhanced DBS check.
Further information
For an informal conversation regarding this post, please contact Samantha Thomas (Head of Sensory Service) on 07880 780323.
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CVs.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
Closing date
Monday 7th September 2026
Interviews
Week beginning 21st September 2026
Salary
£57,632 - £62,496 (Inner London U1 - U3 + TLR2 Minimum + SEN Maximum)
N.B: Appointment will be offered at the candidate's current teachers' scale point, which is subject to evidential proof.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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