Qualified Teacher of the Deaf – Southwark, London

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

Reference number: SC06711
Location: London
Schedule: Part-time
Salary Range: Salary is £58,500 – £63,745 (Leadership Group Pay Range for Inner London SCP 3-7)
2 days per week (0.4 fte pro rata)
Contract Type: Permanent

The role
We are looking for a qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) to join the Sensory Team within Southwark. The team outreach to all of the Southwark schools and settings, and support birth to five cases in homes and nurseries. The team provides excellent practice in provision to the pupils, mainstream teachers/support staff, special schools and other professionals including education and health, and children’s families is essential.

About you:
The role of QToD requires a highly skilled practitioner, working within the Sensory Team. You will be expected to collaborate with the Lead Teacher for the Deaf. You must be able to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team. You should be a qualified teacher of the deaf and be experienced in working with the full 0 – 25 age range across all ability levels. An ability to work independently and with high levels of efficiency and self-organisation is essential.

About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

Additional details
Salary is £58,500 – £63,745 (Leadership Group Pay Range for Inner London SCP 3-7)

2 days per week (0.4 fte pro rata)

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role.

If you are interested in this role and have any further queries, please contact Susan King O’Neill on 07956766333 or Susan.KingO’[email protected]

To support you in your role, we offer:
• Regular supervision with your line manager, providing opportunities for reflection and learning.
• Access to in-house and bespoke training opportunities.
• Regular service development days.

In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:
• A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff).
• Strong supportive senior management team.
• Regular one to one supervision.
• Professional development & training opportunities.
• Clear career development pathways.
• Agile and flexible working arrangements.
• Season ticket and cycle loans.
• Wellbeing programme.
• HSF Health plan and eye care scheme.
• EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support.
• Social clubs and staff groups.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 11 September 2024 at 23:59.

Interview date: 26 September 2024.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

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