Specialist SEN Teacher of Deaf Children (Part-Time)

Job introduction

Brighton and Hove Inclusion Support Services (BHISS)

Sensory Needs Team, Portslade Hub, Brighton BN41 2PG

Monday – Thursday: mornings 8.30am – 12.30pm.

Friday: full day

SEN 2

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Deaf Children to teach the children in our Specialist Provision for Deaf Children at Bevendean Primary School. You will also be responsible for liaising with the team Leader,  a team of Teaching Assistants, families, school staff, visiting professionals and the Audiology department.

About the role

If you are:-

• A Qualified Teacher of the Deaf with experience of teaching Deaf children in a mainstream setting
• Committed to providing high quality educational opportunities for children with SEND
• Committed to working in partnership with families, education professionals and other agencies
• Able to demonstrate an organised and flexible approach to your work
• Committed to promoting inclusion
• Have BSL Level 1 or above and would be committed to training to Level 2

Then we would like to hear from you.

As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and upload a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

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Company information

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