Qualified Teacher of Deaf

Newham Deaf Support Service has an established team of peripatetic Qualified Teachers of Deaf children and young people, and an Audiology Technician who work with deaf children and young people from birth to 25. We work with families in the home, with settings, schools and colleges to promote effective inclusion. This is an amazing opportunity for an ambitious, well-qualified, dynamic and outstanding teacher who is driven towards raising standards and is committed to providing a quality service, which ensures deaf or those who are hard of hearing are fully included in all aspects of education and family life and have the opportunity to become confident and independent learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Energetic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children & Young People/Special Needs Teacher with experience of SEN and disability, inclusive into all educational settings.
• Confident with planning and delivering a package of support, advice and ongoing intervention for all C&YP who are deaf and their families.
• Experience in acoustic environmental assessments, audiological diagnostic testing including balancing equipment, speech discrimination assessing and equipment troubleshooting.
• Able to plan and deliver training to a high standard to a range of audiences.
• Able to support, challenge, motivate and inspire families, colleagues, teachers, support staff, and other professionals.
• Good communicator, skilled in building relationships with families, other professionals and school staff.
• Monitor and track pupil progress and the effectiveness of intervention programmes with regard to pupil outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• MPS/UPS + SEN 1 or 2 (dependent on experience).
• Qualified Teacher as defined by DFES.
• Recognised Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children & Young People qualification.
• Experience working with referrals of all ages and stages, their settings and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
• Ability to oversee and advise on the use of audiological equipment used by children.
• BSL signing qualification Level 2 or equivalent.
• Good interpersonal skills and proficient written English.
• Awareness of recent changes to SEND legislation.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a sense of humour.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than two A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.