Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People
Job Summary
Contract Type: Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern: Full time
Advert Start Date: 25/03/2025
Advert End Date: Closed for applications on 27/04/2025 23:59
Salary: MPS1 - UPS3 (£31,650 - £49,084) plus SEN 2 with TLR for additional responsibilities (pro rata to hours worked)
SEN 2 with TLR for additional responsibilities
Job Category: Education
Vacancy ID: 278044
Employment Location: Your normal place of work will be Education Development Centre, Spennymoor. However, you will be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham
Post Number: CYPS/25/065
Number of posts: 1
Application Deadline: 27 Apr
Further Information
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to join our team in September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Candidates must hold the Mandatory Qualification for teaching deaf children and young people.
What is involved?
You will support deaf CYP within our primary enhanced provision at Durham Gilesgate Primary School and hold an outreach caseload supporting deaf CYP across County Durham. This role includes oversight and management of provision across both primary and secondary Enhanced Provisions within County Durham. Collaboration with headteachers and SENDCos is essential to secure the best outcomes for deaf children and young people.
For an informal discussion about the role, contact Gemma Scott, Deaf and Hearing Support Team Lead, at 07841187480 or gemma.scott@durham.gov.uk (term-time) or Lisa Henson, Area Principal Educational Psychologist, at 03000 263333 or EPSdurham@durham.gov.uk (school holidays).
What will I need?
* Qualified Teacher Status
* Mandatory qualification in the teaching of deaf CYP (QToD)
You should have significant experience working with deaf children and young people, as well as children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Experience across mainstream and specialist provisions is advantageous.
Please refer to the attached person specification for full criteria.
If successful, you will need to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure.
Rewards and Benefits
We offer generous rewards and benefits, including:
* Wellbeing Portal and Employee Assistance Scheme
* Professional development opportunities, including qualifications, coaching, and mentoring
* Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts at major retailers)
* Discounted DCC gym membership
* Staff networks for Race Equality, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause
* Trade Union membership
* Salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing
Details at: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and fairness. We welcome applications from all, including disabled people, and support throughout the recruitment process. Details at: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
Interviews
Interviews will be held the week commencing 5th May 2025. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants meeting all essential criteria and indicating disability, being a looked after young person, care leaver, or veteran.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. We do not accept CVs. Use the 'Person Specification' section to demonstrate your experience, skills, and knowledge. Incomplete evidence may lead to disqualification.
Support needs? Contact the Recruitment Helpdesk at 03000 26 27 27 (option 2) or email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk.
Personal data is processed according to the Privacy Notice: https://www.durham.gov.uk/media/24645/Privacy-notice-human-resources/pdf/PrivacyNotice-HR.pdf.
All communication regarding your application will be sent to your registered email. Check your email, including junk mail, after the closing date.
#J-18808-Ljbffr