Teacher of the Deaf

Vacancy Summary

Department of Children’s Services

Education and Learning – Specialist Teaching & Support Service (STaSS) - Children’s Sensory and Physical Needs Service

Teacher of the Deaf

Secondary Resourced Provision for Deaf Children and Young People 

Salary:  MPS/UPS + 2 SEN (qualified Teacher of the Deaf) / 1 SEN (unqualified Teacher of the Deaf)

Start Date: 1st September 2023

“Our vision is to provide high quality support for all Bradford children and young people using a collaborative approach through transformational learning experiences so that they can flourish, make excellent holistic progress and successfully transition to responsible citizens”.

Vacancy Information

Are you an outstanding teacher with a passion and commitment to make a difference to children’s lives?

We are seeking to recruit a creative, innovative and experienced Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People to join our team of professionals working with deaf children across the Deaf and MSI Children Service and within the Local Authority Led Resourced Provisions.

We are willing to consider applications from outstanding teachers who wish to train as a Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People.

This post will initially be based at Hanson Delta Academy.

You will work as part of a team of specialist staff to contribute to the effective and efficient teaching and learning for deaf pupils at Hanson Delta Academy Local Authority led Resourced Provision and will:

• Teach and support deaf pupils in the secondary mainstream Local Authority Led Resourced Provision with reference to their education, social and emotional development, liaising with mainstream teachers, parents / carers and other professionals, agencies and services as appropriate.
• Ensure the assessment and recording of pupils’ achievements and progress within statutory requirement and those of the school and Deaf and MSI Children Service and participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents / carers relating to all duties, preparing reports and other documentation needed to ensure deaf pupils’ needs are identified and appropriately met.
• Support the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people by adopting an attachment aware and trauma informed approach to all practice. Applying agreed strategies for managing wellbeing including classroom management that fosters a nurturing and Emotion Coaching approach.

We would be happy to consider applications from outstanding teachers who wish to train as a Teacher of the Deaf.

We can offer:

• An opportunity to work within a dedicated, skilled and supportive team.
• Planned continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to your role.
• Access to wellbeing support and resources and other employee benefits.

Bradford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check and children’s barred list check will be undertaken for these posts and all mandatory pre employed checks will be carried out.

Responsibilities of the post include ensuring that the safety and welfare of children and young people is paramount by implementing the relevant safeguarding practice and policies and liaising with other council colleagues including the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) where appropriate. Further details can be found within the job description.

The post includes engaging in regulated activity with children and young people. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Section 4(2) by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA 1974). It is the applicant’s duty to disclose any offences which fall outside of the protected offences list prior to any recruitment. Failure to disclose this information could lead to withdrawal of the application or dismissal.

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

If you would like an informal discussion about this post, then please contact: Sarah Rothera, Hanson Delta Academy Local Authority led Resourced Provision Lead Teacher on email Rotheras@hanson.org.uk

to apply for this post, go to https://bradford.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/4100/0/389990/15138/teacher-of-the-deaf-secondary-local-authority-led-resourced-provision-528712

Closing Date: 16th May 2023