Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

TN United Kingdom; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Qualified Teacher of the Deaf to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing specialized teaching and support to children with hearing loss, ensuring they thrive in inclusive educational settings. With a competitive salary and benefits like generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements, this position offers a supportive environment where you can make a real difference. If you are motivated to improve outcomes for children and are ready to embrace a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Local Government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching students with hearing loss.
• Ability to manage specialist equipment like radio aids.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized teaching and support to students aged 0-25 with hearing loss.
• Promote inclusion through early intervention and technology.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Independent Work

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

Specialist Equipment Management

Job description

Job Opening: Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company with a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate, enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston, and Richmond), we offer the benefits of a social enterprise alongside local government employment benefits. To learn more about us, please visit our website.

Position Details:

• Role: Full-time Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD)
• Location: Windsor and Maidenhead, based at Maidenhead Town Hall, SL6 1LF
• Type: Permanent, term-time
• Salary: From M4: £37,436 to U1: £44,579
• Hours: Full-time
• Operational Area: Windsor and Maidenhead
• Application Deadline: 08/09/2024
• Interview Dates: 13th, 16th, and 18th September

About the Role

We seek an enthusiastic, well-organized, and motivated professional dedicated to improving outcomes for children with hearing loss. The role involves direct teaching, training delivery, and managing specialist equipment such as radio aids. Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently are essential. All teachers are paid according to the Teachers Pay and Conditions.

About You

As a qualified Teacher of the Deaf, you will:

• Provide specialized teaching and support to students aged 0-25 with hearing loss across Berkshire
• Promote inclusion by facilitating integration into mainstream settings through early intervention, technology, and staff training
• Ensure individualized support in line with the SEN Code of Practice (2014) and DDA
• Collaborate with educational settings to enhance inclusivity and provide training and advice

Benefits

We offer a supportive environment with resources, competitive salary, and flexible hybrid working options. Our benefits include:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing after 2 and 4 years, plus a day off for your birthday
• Induction sessions starting on your first day
• Local Government salary and pension schemes
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts
• Opportunities for career development

Additional Information

Start dates are set monthly, and candidates should be prepared to join on the specified date. Please ensure your right to work in the UK. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities and are committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding. This position is subject to a DBS check and other safeguarding measures.

For more details or to apply, please visit our application portal. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.