Teacher Sensory and Physical

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) to join the Sensory and Physical Team. You will provide specialist educational support to deaf children aged 0-25 across Nottingham City, working with families, settings and partner agencies to enable access, inclusion and achievement.

The role requires QTS and the mandatory qualification for ToD, strong communication and SEND knowledge, and a willingness to travel across the city.

Qualifications

• QTS required for the role.
• Mandatory qualification for ToD to be obtained within 3 years.
• Experience with deaf children and young people in educational settings preferred.
• Strong communication, partnership-working and SEND knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, teaching and intervention for deaf children and young people.
• Support deaf learners across a range of educational settings.
• Advise schools and settings on strategies, adjustments and inclusive practice.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and annual reviews.
• Support the use of hearing technology and assistive devices.
• Deliver training to educational practitioners and maintain records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Partnership-working

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People

Full driving licence

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 0.6 FTE

Worker Type: Hybrid

Salary: MPG +TLR2b fully qualified pro rata for part time

Location: Dragon Court, Woolsthorpe Close, Bilborough, Nottingham NG8 3BP with extensive travel across Nottingham City Schools and Settings

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more...

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

Nottingham City Council is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) to join our well-established Sensory and Physical Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of deaf children and young people aged 0-25 across Nottingham City. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist educational support, advice and guidance to children, families, early years settings, schools, colleges and partner agencies.

The successful candidate will work directly with deaf children and young people to promote access, achievement, inclusion and independence. You will support educational settings to develop effective strategies and approaches that enable learners to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, teaching and intervention for deaf children and young people.
• Support children and young people across a range of educational settings.
• Advise schools, colleges and early years providers on strategies, reasonable adjustments and inclusive practice.
• Work collaboratively with families and key professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and annual reviews where required.
• Support the effective use of hearing technology and assistive listening devices.
• Deliver training and guidance to educational practitioners and wider stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with statutory requirements.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Hold the Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People, or is willing and able to obtain the qualification within 3 years

• Has experience of working with deaf children and young people in educational settings.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal and partnership-working skills.
• Has a strong understanding of inclusive practice and SEND legislation.
• Is committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Can work independently whilst contributing positively to a supportive team.
• Holds a full driving licence and has access to transport suitable for business use.

This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiriesplease contact Cheryl Gray Team Leader Sensory & Physical Team, by telephone on 07985300147 or by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Interviews will be held:8th October 2026

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