Advisory Teacher for Deaf Children and Young People

Salary: Teachers Pay & Conditions – MPS4/UPS3 (£44,556 - £60,092); SEN2 (£5,285); TLR2b (£5,644); Recruitment & Retention (£2,020); (as appropriate)

Grade: DfE Qualified Teacher Status + Mandatory Qualification of Teacher of Deaf

Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG / Hybrid

Hour per week: Contractual hours in line with teachers’ terms and conditions

Contract Type: Permanent (32.5 hours)

 

Closing Date: Sunday, 1^st December 2024

Interview: Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 5^th and 6^th December 2024

 

About Camden

 

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About the team/service

 

The Camden Sensory Service for Children and Young People (CYP) is a well-established and highly effective specialist teaching team with in the Camden SEN and Inclusion Service. Our Service plays a crucial role in supporting and delivering the Local Authority’s statutory duties and provision whilst promoting equal access to learning for all Deaf CYP. We are looking to appoint a highly experienced, committed and enthusiastic Qualified Teacher of Deaf (QToD) to join a developing team. If you are looking to making a positive impact on the lives of Deaf CYP, then this is the role for you.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of specialist support to Deaf CYP aged 0 - 25 years and their families in homes, early years settings, mainstream and special schools and Post 16 provisions. You will assist in carrying out our statutory duties in respect of the identification, assessment and intervention for Deaf CYP and working in conjunction with the Audiology Technician and Adult Rehabilitation Service, ensuring appropriate support is available to CYP and their families.

You will need to evidence an understanding of the importance of parental involvement in the education of Deaf. You will provide comprehensive, impartial information, taking into account families' cultural and social background, to empower families in making decisions about options available to them. You will be responsible for and to build capacity of educational settings staff to support the best outcomes and achievement of Deaf CYP.

It is essential that an excellent service is delivered to Deaf CYP, providing specialist teaching, advice and support to an individual caseload of Deaf CYP. Working in partnership with CYP, families, educational settings and professionals to raise achievement, promote inclusion, ensure social and emotional wellbeing, and increase access to learning.

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10750431/file/document?inline

 

All About You

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

 

To be considered for this post it is essential the successful candidate has a DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status in UK alongside the Mandatory Qualification of Teacher of Deaf CYP - (PGDip/MEd). Additionally you’ll have the relevant British Sign Language qualifications Level 2 or be willing to undertake training within the first year of post commencement.

As a highly experienced QToD you will have sound knowledge and understanding of current educational issues and legislation with particular reference to Deaf CYP and SEND.

The role requires extensive experience of working and providing specialist support, as an advisory teacher across a variety of age ranges and settings to Deaf CYP. You will have British Sign Language qualifications (minimum Level 2) or be willing to undertake training and have knowledge in the use and maintenance of technology and resources.

The role requires the ability to take lead responsibility for co-ordinating and developing networks, specialist projects and areas of work across educational settings and the local authority to promote good practice and understanding of Deaf CYP.

The role requires the ability to use a range of ICT effectively and to organise and deliver INSET to a variety of audiences. The role as a QToD requires excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently as well as contributing to the wider Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Service. The ability to be well organised and to meet deadlines is essential.

The post will involve visits to home, educational settings and meetings held at different venues in and outside the borough, on a daily basis. It is essential that you have the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Disability Discrimination Act.

For an informal chat or to find out more about this post please contact Doreen Barcy on 0207 974 6602 or email doreen.barcy@camden.gov.uk

All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.

What We Offer

 

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:

• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest free loans
• Access to our incredible staff networks
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities

 

Visit www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits  for more details.

 

Inclusion and Diversity

 

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