Peripatetic Deaf Education Specialist

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Colchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Support for unpaid carers

Job summary

Essex County Council is recruiting a peripatetic Teacher of the Deaf to join the Deaf and Hearing Support Service. The role covers a geographic caseload with lone working in homes and schools, requiring a driving licence or mobility alternatives.

You will train as a Teacher of the Deaf if not already qualified, join a multidisciplinary team, and provide specialist teaching, advice and support to deaf children, families and schools within Colchester and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status with ability to teach deaf pupils or willingness to train as Teacher of the Deaf (training funded).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in SEND and audiology-related areas.
• Experience with children and young people in SEND and collaboration with multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of deaf/hearing-impaired children and young people to ensure inclusion.
• Plan and deliver specialist training to staff on deafness and educational implications.
• Work with families, schools, audiology, SLT and SEND services to inform decision making.
• Contribute to policy development for the Sensory Impairment Team.
• Maintain records and write specialist reports for EHCPs and provision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professional development

Special educational needs

Driving licence

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf Status

Willingness to train as Teacher of the Deaf

Job description

Essex County Council is recruiting a peripatetic Teacher of the Deaf to join the Deaf and Hearing Support Service. The role covers a geographic caseload with lone working in homes and schools, requiring a driving licence or mobility alternatives.

You will train as a Teacher of the Deaf if not already qualified, join a multidisciplinary team, and provide specialist teaching, advice and support to deaf children, families and schools within Colchester and surrounding areas.