BATOD Consultant team member
The BATOD Consultant team member role and the Consultant Co-ordinator role replace the BATOD Consultant role
Tenure
Ongoing as agreed between BATOD Steering Group (SG) and team member
Time commitment
Meetings (virtual) as necessary with Coordinator and team
Supporting BATOD members as directed by Coordinator/NEO by responding to emails communication in a timely manner, i.e., within five working days
If the postholder has been unable to contribute to the work of BATOD or to attend a meeting of either SG or NEC/or a meeting related to the role for a continuing period of up to 6 months, beginning with the date of the appointment to/renewal of role, SG will consider appointment of a replacement postholder, to ensure the efficient continuation of BATOD’s work, following consultation with the post holder.
Main purposes of role
1. Support BATOD with their responses to government bodies and employers concerning pay and conditions with due regard to their professional roles and responsibilities.
2. Input into the Annual submission to the English School Teachers Pay and Review Body (STRB) for the NEO’s response.
3. Offer a specialist perspective to members about policy and practice relating to performance management and terms and conditions of employment. This does not include offering specific advice which should be properly obtained from the teaching unions and associations.
Key tasks
Working with the Consultant Coordinator and NEO to support the work of BATOD SG & NEC with
· Government bodies
· Professional organisations (including Teaching Unions)
· Charities, not for profit, volunteer sector
Contribute to responses to legislative and other consultation documents concerned with deaf education in conjunction with the Consultant Coordinator, NEO and other BATOD members.
All responses, meetings and correspondences/communications are professional and meet BATOD’s guidelines on GDPR
Key outcomes
BATOD SG & NEC and members are supported in matters of employment and maintaining specialist workforce. Deaf education.
Consultations are responded in a timely and effective manner.
Support the work of the Consultant Team members
Responsible for staff/equipment
Consultant Coordinator/NEO
Reporting to
Consultant Coordinator/NEO
Financial
N/A
Recommended knowledge and experience
Current practitioner with significant senior leadership experience in a range of deaf education settings.
Able to work with members and organisations to support their needs.
Able to gather information, disseminate and share best practice.
Knowledge and understanding of BATOD’s aims and values
Created June 2024
Review June 2025
