Qualified Teacher of the Deaf – Berkshire Sensory Consortium

The Berkshire Sensory Consortium are seeking to appoint a full time qualified Teacher of the Deaf, or a suitably experienced teacher willing to undertake the mandatory training, to join a large sensory team who work across the six Berkshire Local Authorities. Part time may be considered for a qualified Teacher of the Deaf.

Starting Date: 1st January 2025
Location: Slough / RBWM – office base to be confirmed.
Salary: MPS 4 – UPS 1 + 1 or 2 SEN depending on qualifications. UPS may be available for a qualified Teacher of the Deaf with the relevant experience.

The Berkshire Sensory Consortium Service (BSCS) currently have a vacancy for a qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD) to work in a peripatetic role with schools, early years settings and families (O-25) to build their capacity to meet the needs of learners who are deaf/have a hearing loss through our Advisory and Teaching programmes.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated professional who is committed to working in partnership with all of our stakeholders and who
seeks to improve the outcomes for all of our young people. The role as a Teacher of the Deaf requires excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and the ability to work independently as well as contributing to the wider team within the Service. The ability to be well organised and to meet deadlines is essential. For more details on the role please see the Job Profile.

We will consider suitably experienced teachers without the mandatory qualification who are interested in developing their specialist skills to work with pupils who are deaf. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner who has recent classroom teaching experience and is willing to undertake the two-year specialist postgraduate qualification to train as a Teacher of the Deaf. The Service provides a mentorship programme for all new members of staff and for those in training.

The post holder will be working across local authorities in the east of the county. Due to the nature of this role you must be able to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post. A mileage allowance is available from your office base. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable. Teachers within the Service may work across more than one of the Berkshire Local Authorities and occasionally in neighbouring authorities supporting Berkshire pupils on a short-term basis.

The Berkshire Sensory Consortium Service as part of Achieving for Children is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. The successful candidates are required to have a Children and Adults Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment.