Help us make a difference for deaf children and young people across Sheffield
We are looking for an experienced and inspiring qualified Teacher of the Deaf to lead and develop Sheffield Deaf Support Service. The Service supports deaf babies, children and young people, and children and young people with hearing loss, across home, early years, school and college settings.
At the heart of the role is ensuring children and young people can access education, participate fully and achieve positive outcomes. You will champion their needs and rights, working in partnership with families, education settings, health and social care, and local authority colleagues.
What you will be doing
- provide strategic and operational leadership for integrated resource provisions and the specialist peripatetic team;
- lead, support and develop a high-performing specialist workforce and a culture of continuous improvement;
- ensure high-quality, equitable support, including early intervention, family guidance and effective transitions;
- strengthen inclusive practice through specialist advice, support and constructive challenge to settings;
- build strong partnerships and ensure effective contributions to statutory assessment, review and transition processes; and
- lead service planning, quality assurance, budgets and resources, using evidence and national standards to improve impact and shape sustainable deaf support across Sheffield.
About you
We are looking for a qualified Teacher of the Deaf who combines strong specialist knowledge and teaching experience with collaborative leadership. You will understand progress, achievement and attainment, and how specialist support removes barriers to learning, participation and inclusion.
- leading, motivating and developing specialist staff to achieve high standards;
- working collaboratively with families, education settings and health and social care professionals;
- supporting early language and communication, family-centred intervention and transitions;
- using specialist approaches, signed communication and assistive technology effectively;
- using service, caseload and outcomes information to evaluate impact, set priorities and improve services; and
- applying SEND, safeguarding, equality and HR requirements, managing budgets and communicating complex information clearly.
What matters to us
We want a leader who puts children, young people and families at the heart of the Service and brings high expectations, strong professional values and a commitment to inclusion, openness, honesty and partnership.
Interested?
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.
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Head Of Deaf Support Service in Sheffield employer: Westfield Secondary School
Sheffield City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance community safety and compliance, while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and generous holiday entitlements. The council is committed to employee growth, providing a platform for career development within a diverse and dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in Sheffield.
Contact Details:
Westfield Secondary School Recruitment Team
