Deaf Education Advisor & Inclusion Specialist

Oldham; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Extra annual leave option

LGPS pension

Gym discount via Oldham Active

Staff discount scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Oldham Council is recruiting an Advisory Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) on a permanent contract to support children and young people with hearing loss across schools in the borough.

The role involves teaching, advising families and professionals, promoting inclusion, and contributing to the Sensory and Physical Support Service. A QToD qualification and BSL skills are required.

Travel across the borough is expected, with a car to be used where necessary.

Qualifications

• Must hold the Qualified Teacher of the Deaf qualification or be training to qualify within 3 years.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound knowledge and experience of working with CYP with hearing loss.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching, support and advice to CYP with hearing loss, schools, families and agencies.
• Promote inclusion and achievement for CYP where hearing loss is a factor.
• Plan and deliver interventions and training to staff in schools and other agencies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

BSL Stage 1

BSL Stage 2

Job description

Oldham Council is recruiting an Advisory Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) on a permanent contract to support children and young people with hearing loss across schools in the borough.

The role involves teaching, advising families and professionals, promoting inclusion, and contributing to the Sensory and Physical Support Service. A QToD qualification and BSL skills are required.

Travel across the borough is expected, with a car to be used where necessary.