Advisory Teacher of the Deaf (ATOD)

Surrey County Council; Westcott; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Westcott seeks an Advisory Teacher of the Deaf to support deaf children and young people in both school and home settings. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and a commitment to helping vulnerable learners, collaborating effectively with teams and families. This part-time (0.6 FTE) role offers a competitive salary between £46,039 and £52,490 annually, pro-rata, with additional benefits tied to qualifications in deaf education.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development resources

Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Commitment to working with deaf children and young people.
• Experience of working effectively within a team.
• Willingness to undertake a funded 2-year postgraduate course.

Responsibilities

• Support deaf children and young people in home and school settings.
• Utilize teaching experience to empower families and students.
• Collaborate with teams for positive contributions.

Skills

Working with deaf children

Special needs knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Post Graduate Diploma in Deaf Education

Job description

Overview

Physical and Sensory Support is a team that includes Teachers and Specialist Teaching Assistants who work in home and school settings. As an Advisory Teacher of the Deaf (ATOD), you will be working with deaf children and young people aged 0–19, supporting them as well as their families, teachers and other professionals. The role is part of a county‑wide team within Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, currently under Education and Lifelong Learning. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is moving from a two‑tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1 April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations.

Responsibilities

• Work with deaf children and young people across home and school settings, delivering a statutory service to vulnerable children and young people.
• Utilise your current or recent teaching experience and extensive knowledge of special needs and disability to support and empower children and their families.
• Collaborate with teams and contribute positively to the support of children with additional needs.
• For those without a Post Graduate Diploma in Deaf Education, enrol in a funded two‑year, part‑time university course commencing September 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A commitment to, and knowledge of, working with deaf children and young people and/or children and young people with additional needs and disability.
• Experience of working within a team and the positive contribution you have made.
• A willingness to undertake a funded, 2‑year post‑graduate course in deaf education.

Interview Questions

1. Share your experiences of working with deaf children and young people or those with additional needs and disabilities. We’d like to hear about both the challenges you’ve faced and the successes you’ve achieved.
2. How do you see the role of Advisory Teachers of the Deaf contributing to the lives of deaf children and young people?
3. How would you draw on your teaching experience to support your work as an Advisory Teacher of the Deaf?

Salary and Working Pattern

The permanent, three‑day‑per‑week (0.6 FTE) position has a pay range (fringe) of £46,039 – £52,490 per annum, pro‑rata. An SEN allowance of £2,787 – £5,497 pro‑rata is added if the successful applicant holds the Post Graduate Diploma in Deaf Education.

Benefits

• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing.
• Access to a learning and development hub with a wealth of resources.
• Working within a friendly, inclusive team.
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping.

We are a disability‑confident employer. If you have a shared disability on your application form and meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview and support you with any adjustments you need from application to your first day.

All applicants must have a current or recent teaching qualification, be willing to undertake a DBS disclosure and children’s/adults' barred list check, and retain or pursue the Post Graduate Diploma in Deaf Education as required for this role.