Qualified/Teacher of the Deaf in Charge of the Deaf Support Centre

Cambridgeshire County Council; Hilton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to manage a team of specialist Teaching Assistants and support Deaf children in their learning journey. Key responsibilities include conducting language assessments, overseeing EHCP reviews, and delivering training to schools. Ideal candidates should hold a Deaf teaching qualification, with support provided to complete the required course if not yet obtained. A comprehensive wellbeing package and opportunities for personal growth are offered, making this an excellent work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave

Flexible bank holidays

Access to development opportunities

Paid volunteering hours

Employee Recognition Awards

Discounts and rewards account

Qualifications

• Mandatory Deaf teaching qualification required with expectation to complete a two‑year part‑time course if not held.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of specialist Teaching Assistants.
• Using Language assessments to plan interventions.
• Chairing pupil‑centred EHCP reviews.
• Delivering training to schools.
• Learning and supporting technology.

Skills

Deaf teaching qualification

Job description

"The best thing about my job is that I get to work alongside a child or young person and help them learn new skills and become independent. When I am successful, I get to see a child move on and flourish because they no longer need that support and it feels amazing."

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of specialist Teaching Assistants
• Using Language assessments to plan interventions
• Chairing pupil‑centred EHCP (Educational Health & Care Plan) reviews
• Delivering training to schools
• Learning and supporting technology
• Supporting bespoke interventions
• Developing a skillset that allows you to test Deaf specific technology
• Being part of a team that is continually developing new strategies to better the outcomes for children/young people who are Deaf

Qualifications

• Mandatory Deaf teaching qualification required. If you do not currently hold this qualification, you will be expected to complete a two‑year part‑time course, with fees paid by the council.

About us

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and wish our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities.

We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate, inclusive and diverse. If you don't meet every single requirement in the job role but think you could be a good candidate, please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self‑organised peer support groups helps foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

To Apply

Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities, apprenticeships, wellbeing package, staff benefits and our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Benefits

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro‑rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in‑store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes