Teacher of Deaf children

Main Purpose of the job:

We support deaf/hard of hearing children to ensure they are able to achieve their best educational, social and independence outcomes, so that they are best prepared for life.

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Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

Assessing and monitoring the needs of children/young people who are deaf/hard of hearing (HoH); planning support, teaching, reviewing and reporting on progress and development.

Providing guidance, support and training to teachers/ staff members to ensure children/young people who are deaf/HoH are fully included in their learning and their social interactions.

Directly teaching children/young people who are deaf/HoH, using specialist skills and knowledge, as needed.

Supporting the development of speech and language skills for children/young people who are deaf/HoH, including supporting the use of hearing aids and assistive technology, and using British Sign Language (BSL) when required.

Liaising effectively and sensitively with parents/carers and professionals involved in the support of children/young people who are deaf/HoH.

Proactively keeping up to date with developments in the field of deafness and deaf education, including hearing aid technology; attending relevant training and professional development opportunities and contributing to team meetings and professional supervision.

Maintaining accurate records of progress and communicating this effectively with others.

Working proactively and collaboratively with other professionals such as speech and language therapists to provide coordinated support.

Writing annual reports and Education Health and Care plan Needs Assessment reports.

Carrying out the duties of the post with due regard to the Council’s relevant codes and procedures.

All employees are required to participate in Appraisal and Performance Management processes and to undertake appropriate training and development, including mandatory induction training, identified to enhance their work.

Undertake other duties, commensurate with the grade, as may reasonably be required.

Consideration will be given to restructuring the duties of this post for a disabled postholder.

Significant teaching experience in inclusive settings/schools; ideally working with children and young people who are deaf/HoH. S

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). s

Qualified Teacher of Deaf status (desirable). s

Evidence of professional development including specialist training courses.