Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (until 31/08/25) – Royal Cross Primary School, Preston, Lancashire

Appointment: Qualified Teacher of the Deaf required until 31/08/25
• MPS/UPS (according to experience) plus SEN Allowances for working in a Special School, and an additional SEN allowance for Teacher of the Deaf qualification.
• Hours: Full time.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the staff of this vibrant, high achieving Lancashire specialist school for deaf children aged 3 -11.
Royal Cross is a small and lively school, enthusiastic about learning through enjoyment and dedicated to meeting the individual needs of pupils, particularly the ability to communicate in whatever way works best. We believe that by working in active partnership with families and the community we are able to achieve the best outcomes for all our children.

We are seeking to appoint a full time enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of the Deaf with a minimum of stage 1 signing skills. The successful applicant will be joining a hard working team of committed professionals working in Lancashire’s school for deaf children.
This is a position for a Teacher of the Deaf with primary experiences across all key stages and a commitment to support curriculum development and subject leadership.

If you can offer our children challenge, commitment and can make learning interesting and fun, we can offer you a friendly and supportive environment and the opportunity to further your career as part of an outstanding team.

Benefits will include, provision of school laptop for all teachers, extensive staff development programmes including the opportunity for in house sign language training and curriculum development, access to whole school well-being and supervision provided by school and appropriate professional support from the Senior Leadership Team.

Applications are welcomed from experienced professionals with the Mandatory Qualification as a Teacher of the Deaf looking to further their career.
Newly Qualified Teachers of the Deaf are also encouraged to apply and will be provided with support as required to begin their careers in an outstanding school.

For our Attendance Policy, Child Protection Policy and further information please see the school website: www.royalcross.lancs.sch.uk
Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the Headteacher, Sofia Parveen on 01772 729705.

CLOSING DATE: Monday October 28th 2024 @ 12:00
SHORTLISTING: Wednesday October 30th 2024
INTERVIEWS: Thursday November 7th 2024
Further information including an application forms can be found at https://schooljobs.lancashire.gov.uk/
Completed applications must be submitted electronically to: [email protected].

Royal Cross is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is therefore subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and references will be taken up before a job offer is confirmed.
This post is you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975

Lancashire is a smoke-free employer.