Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley invites applications for a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf to join the Hearing Advice and Support Team (HAST). You will assess needs, provide specialist teaching, and work with families, schools and multi-agency partners to secure effective support for deaf children and young people from birth to 25.

You will advise on audiological equipment, contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Annual Reviews, and supervise two Hearing Support Specialist

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher of the Deaf with current UK registration.
• Experience supporting deaf children and young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, schools and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, advice, teaching and support for deaf children and young people.
• Advise on the use and management of audiological equipment (hearing aids, cochlear implants, radio aid).
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Annual Reviews; work with multi-agency professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Partnership working

Flexible and solution-focused

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people who are deaf or have hearing loss? Do you want to help them achieve the best possible educational outcomes, develop independence and prepare successfully for adulthood? We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) to join Bexley’s well established Hearing Advice and Support Team (HAST). As a QToD, you will provide specialist assessment, advice, teaching and support for children and young people who are deaf or have hearing loss from birth to 25 years of age. Working across family homes, early years settings, mainstream schools, special schools and further education settings, you will play a key role in ensuring children and young people have full access to learning and are supported to achieve their potential. Your role will include identifying needs through specialist assessment and working collaboratively with parents/carers, educational settings and multi-agency professionals to develop effective support strategies and interventions. You will provide advice and training to schools and families, promote inclusive practice, and contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Annual Reviews where appropriate. You will also advise on the effective use of specialist audiological equipment, including hearing aids, cochlear implants and radio aid technology, ensuring that children, families and educational staff have the knowledge and confidence to support their use. The QToD post sits within our well-established, multi-disciplinary Early Intervention and Specialist Advice Service (EISAS), providing opportunities to work closely with specialist Advisory Teachers, Specialist Support staff and Educational Psychologists. The role includes joint supervision and line management of two Hearing Support Specialist Assistants, enabling you to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality service for children and young people with hearing loss. We are looking for a highly motivated Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, who is flexible, solution-focused and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. You will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills and be able to work effectively in partnership with families, schools, professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to extend and develop your specialist expertise within a supportive advisory service. Join us and help make a lasting difference to the lives of deaf children and young people across Bexley. For more information on pay and conditions please follow this link https://www.nasuwt.org.uk/advice/pay-pensions/pay-scales/pay-scales-fringe-outer-london-and-inner-london.html

• Closing Date for your application: 7th December
• 2 year Fixed Term
• Anticipated interview date: 7th January 2027
  For more information please contact Hannah Sullivan [e-mail]

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail]

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.