Citywide Deaf Support Team Lead – Flexible Hours

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Team Leader for the Deaf Support Team. This full-time promoted role involves line management of staff within a growing peripatetic team, working citywide to support deaf education and inclusive practices across settings, with opportunities for professional development in deaf education and collaboration with NHS and third sector partners.

The post is paid on the teaching staff scale (£66,759 per year) and requires PVG scheme checks as part of

Responsibilities

• Line management of designated staff within the Deaf Support Team.
• Work with families at home, and with deaf children in early years establishments, mainstream and special schools.
• Provide Deaf Awareness training and signpost resources; contribute to individual education planning; direct teaching/support to develop learning skills.

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Team Leader for the Deaf Support Team. This full-time promoted role involves line management of staff within a growing peripatetic team, working citywide to support deaf education and inclusive practices across settings, with opportunities for professional development in deaf education and collaboration with NHS and third sector partners.

The post is paid on the teaching staff scale (£66,759 per year) and requires PVG scheme checks as part of