Class Teacher (0.2) – Frank Barnes School, London

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated class teacher to join our innovative and exciting bilingual school starting in September 2025.

We would welcome applications from teachers with mainstream experience and qualified Teachers of the Deaf with the mandatory qualification or Newly Qualified Teachers who have the following:
• Excellent teaching & classroom management skills
• High expectations of Deaf pupils’ achievement
• Good sign language skills (minimum BSL Level 3)
• Experience in curriculum management
• Secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures

We are committed to developing our sign bilingual practice and have high expectations of both pupils and staff. We employ deaf and hearing people in partnership to raise the achievement and outcomes of Deaf children.

We are committed to safeguarding children and any appointment is subject to satisfactory checks and references. The position will require an Enhanced DBS check including a barred list check. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). This means that applicants are not required to disclose details of any youth cautions or ‘protected’ criminal convictions, adult cautions or bind-overs they may have incurred.

The School’s safeguarding policy is included with the application pack and we ask you to read this before applying for a post.

We provide the following support and training:

• Robust induction programme
• Continuing Professional Development programme (including training and funding for the mandatory QTOD qualification for non-qualified TODs)
• Leadership & management skills training
• British Sign Language training
• Administrative support
• Whole school staff development and training