Teacher Of the Deaf in Northampton

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Are you passionate about transforming the educational experiences of D/deaf learners? Do you believe in flexible, person-centred learning that empowers individuals to reach their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of the Deaf to join our specialist multi-disciplinary team.

Job Title

Teacher Of The Deaf

Job Type

Part Time, Permanent

Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary

From £40,759

Our Charity

St Andrew\’s is a mental health charity whose purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs. We aim to reduce stigma, increase community support, research and education, and to inspire real change. We want to ensure that everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued, and has hope for their future.

The Role

As a Teacher of the Deaf, you will design, deliver, and evaluate individualised programmes of study for deaf service users within our D/Deaf Community. You will use your expertise to adapt teaching strategies, develop effective curricula, and foster a stimulating learning environment where every learner can thrive. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and wider therapy team to ensure education is an established provision within the service. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference as part of a collaborative, supportive, and specialist service.

Key Responsibilities

You will plan and deliver engaging sessions in Literacy, Numeracy, and IT, tailoring learning to individual communication needs. The role involves developing curriculum resources, monitoring progress, and creating a positive learning environment. You’ll assess and track learner achievement, prepare individual learning plans, and liaise with external agencies. Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll support audiological needs and contribute to care planning. Ongoing professional development, including bilingual communication skills (BSL and spoken English), is encouraged, alongside promoting deaf culture and safeguarding standards.

About You

• Are a qualified Teacher of the Deaf (or a teacher with significant experience working with deaf learners).
• Have strong knowledge of deaf education, communication approaches, and inclusive pedagogy.
• Can adapt teaching to meet diverse learning and communication needs.
• Thrive in multi-disciplinary settings and value collaborative working.
• Are committed to continuous professional growth and promoting D/deaf culture.

Our patients, their carers and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew\’s CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.

Reward

We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 10 years\’ service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications. On-site facilities such as cafes (all set within beautiful grounds – for Northampton).

Closing Date

08/12/2025