Head of Deaf Support & Inclusion Services

Beighton; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Beighton in Sheffield is seeking an experienced and inspiring qualified Teacher of the Deaf to lead Sheffield Deaf Support Service. The Service supports deaf babies, children and young people, and those with hearing loss, across home, early years, school and college settings, working with families and partners in education, health, social care and local authorities.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership for the specialist peripatetic team, develop a high‑performing workforce and

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher of the Deaf with strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Experience in planning and delivering SEND-focused services.
• Commitment to equality, safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for integrated resource provisions and the specialist peripatetic team.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing specialist workforce to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure high-quality, equitable support including early intervention, family guidance and effective transitions.
• Strengthen inclusive practice through specialist advice, support and constructive challenge to settings.
• Build strong partnerships with families, schools, health and social care, and local authority colleagues.
• Lead service planning, quality assurance, budgets and resources to improve impact and sustainability.

Job description

Beighton in Sheffield is seeking an experienced and inspiring qualified Teacher of the Deaf to lead Sheffield Deaf Support Service. The Service supports deaf babies, children and young people, and those with hearing loss, across home, early years, school and college settings, working with families and partners in education, health, social care and local authorities.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership for the specialist peripatetic team, develop a high‑performing workforce and