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Town Hall Extension, First Floor (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
GBP 52,805.00 - 56,976.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00
About the job
Salary: £52,805 to £56,976 (plus 3 SPAs) per year plus £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join the Luton Special Educational Needs Service as the Lead for Deaf children and young people service. This is a pivotal role where you will make a significant impact on the lives of Deaf Children and Young People in Luton.
Key Responsibilities:
About you
The successful appointment will have experience of working as a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, with at least 5 years of management experience in a peripatetic service or resourced base or special school setting.
You will need to have good financial awareness and management of budget to use resources effectively, ability to lead and organise training sessions for mainstream or specialist Teachers, Educational Communicators, Teaching Assistants, other professionals and parents/carers.
You'll have the ability to review and evaluate detailed assessments, monitoring and programme planning for deaf pupils, confidently use ICT as a tool and ensuring data is accurate and knowledge and understanding of current legislation, especially within the fields of hearing impairment and special needs.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
Salary: £52,805 to £56,976 (plus 3 SPAs) per year plus £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join the Luton Special Educational Needs Service as the Lead for Deaf children and young people service. This is a pivotal role where you will make a significant impact on the lives of Deaf Children and Young People in Luton.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service Leadership and Development: Lead, manage, and develop the Deaf Outreach Service, ensuring that children and young people who are deaf or have a hearing loss achieve their full potential and achieve positive outcomes.
- Team Management: Oversee peripatetic staff delivering outreach in Luton.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with commissioners, the Local Authority, and stakeholders, ensuring the service meets specified requirements and continuously improves based on feedback.
- Strategic Contribution: As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the overall management and strategic direction of the Luton Special Educational Needs Service.
- Deputy Leadership: Provide leadership in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring continuity and maintaining high standards of service delivery.
About you
The successful appointment will have experience of working as a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, with at least 5 years of management experience in a peripatetic service or resourced base or special school setting.
You will need to have good financial awareness and management of budget to use resources effectively, ability to lead and organise training sessions for mainstream or specialist Teachers, Educational Communicators, Teaching Assistants, other professionals and parents/carers.
You'll have the ability to review and evaluate detailed assessments, monitoring and programme planning for deaf pupils, confidently use ICT as a tool and ensuring data is accurate and knowledge and understanding of current legislation, especially within the fields of hearing impairment and special needs.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
Closing date: Tue 08/10/2024 at 01:00
Job reference: LBC03345