Teacher of the deaf

Part Time 19.5 hours per week (term time only) Location: Exeter and Countywide Salary: MPS 3 - UPS 1 + min or max SEN allowance depending on ToD qualification an experience. Devon County Council Sensory Physical Team currently have a vacancy for a qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD) to work in a peripatetic role, Start date 01/09/2024. (Applications will also be considered from those who are currently undertaking the ToD mandatory qualification or outstanding class teachers who are willing to commit to the 2 year TOD mandatory qualification course) Are you a Teacher of the Deaf with experience of working with Deaf Hearing impaired (HI) children and young people (CYP) who is looking for a new challenge? Do you have high expectations and are you committed to improving outcomes for Deaf HI CYP? We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated professional who has: * A passion and vision for raising outcomes for Deaf HI CYP * A successful track record of delivering improved outcomes for CYP. * The ability to communicate effectively with Deaf HI CYP, parents, schools and settings. * Proven skills in Audiology * Has BSL (level 2 minimum) or working towards You will be responsible for: * Monitoring and teaching a caseload of children and young people, aged 0-25 yrs. * Promoting the successful inclusion and learning opportunities of CYP with hearing loss across all educational settings * Providing advice and training to schools to facilitate teachers addressing the particular educational needs of CYP who have a hearing loss, which will allow increased capacity in schools ability to meet individual need at universal targeted level. * Teaching modelling good practice * Building capacity within schools through training and awareness raising. * Working closely with class teachers, special needs co-ordinators and teaching assistants in schools to develop effective teaching strategies, adaptations and successful inclusion in relation to individuals and groups of CYP who have a hearing loss Enhanced DBS will be required for this role. Ability to travel in accordance with the role is essential. Closing Date: 12/05/2024 Interview Date: 15/05/2024 Please click Apply Now to see further information. * DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. * Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. * We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. * This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. * Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice. * For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page