Peripatetic Teacher of the Deaf – Training Funded

Essex County Council; Colchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a passionate Teacher of the Deaf (North East Essex) to manage a caseload of deaf children and provide specialist teaching across schools and settings. The role involves lone working in homes and education environments and requires driving to cover an operational area.

The post offers funded training to become a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf for those not yet statused, with the chance to join a multidisciplinary team within the Physical & Sensory Impairment

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and/or Qualified Teacher of the Deaf status, with willingness to undertake funded training.
• Experience with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Ability to work across multiple settings and travel within the council area.

Responsibilities

• Manage an individual caseload of deaf children/young people and provide specialist teaching and support.
• Plan and deliver specialist training to staff on deafness implications in education settings.
• Collaborate with families, schools, audiology clinics, SLTs and SEND services to inform decisions.
• Develop policies in the Sensory Impairment Team and maintain up-to-date records and EHCPs.

Skills

Special Educational Needs

Driving licence

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf Status

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a passionate Teacher of the Deaf (North East Essex) to manage a caseload of deaf children and provide specialist teaching across schools and settings. The role involves lone working in homes and education environments and requires driving to cover an operational area.

The post offers funded training to become a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf for those not yet statused, with the chance to join a multidisciplinary team within the Physical & Sensory Impairment