Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

Job Information

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

BSCS currently have a vacancy for a full time Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD) to work in a peripatetic role with schools, early years settings, colleges and families (O-25) to build their capacity to meet the needs of learners who have a hearing loss through our Teaching or Advisory programmes. We will consider qualified, experienced teachers willing to undertake the mandatory qualification. 

This is a full time, term-time position.

Operational area Windsor and Maidenhead Primary place of work Maidenhead Town Hall, SL6 1LF Appointment type Permanent Business area Education Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from M4: 37,436 Salary to U1: 44,579 Hours FTE Estimated Interview date/s 13th / 16th / 18th September Closing Date 08/09/2024 Job Reference 1675 Documents

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About the role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, well organised and motivated professional committed to working with all our stakeholders and seeking to improve the outcomes for children with hearing loss. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently as well as contributing to the wider team. The role will involve direct teaching, the delivery of training and the management of the specialist equipment such as radio aids. All teachers are on Teachers Pay and Conditions.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gail Ditchfield, Team Leader, 07930 961019 or email 

About you

As a qualified Teacher of the Deaf, you will:

Provide specialised teaching and support to students (0-25) with a hearing loss at home, in schools and colleges across Berkshire

Promote inclusion by facilitating the integration of students with a hearing loss into mainstream educational settings through early intervention, tech solutions and staff development

Ensure individualised support for children with hearing loss, allowing them access to the National Curriculum in compliance with Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (2014) (SENCOP)and Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 

Collaborate with schools, colleges and settings to enhance their capacity for inclusivity, providing training, advice and teaching strategies

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.)

Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC

Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)

Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance

A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

A range of staff benefits and discounts

An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer .

Important Information

Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.

Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.

Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For more information about AfC:  Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.