Advisory Teacher of the Deaf

Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (TOD)
Service: Inclusion Support Services – Targeted and Specialist Support
Directorate: Children’s Services
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN 2

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (TOD) to join our Inclusion Support Services team on a fixed‑term maternity cover basis.

This post is available to start as soon as possible. The role is for 3 days per week, although applications for a proportion of this time will be considered.

This specialist advisory role supports deaf children and young people aged 0–25 across Derbyshire, working in partnership with families, early years settings, schools and other professionals to promote inclusion, access to learning and positive outcomes.

About the role

You will:

• Provide specialist advice and support to deaf children and young people and their families
• Work collaboratively with schools and settings to model inclusive practice and effective strategies
• Support communication, language development and access to the curriculum
• Advise on audiological and specialist equipment in partnership with audiology services
• Contribute to EHCP advice, written reports and service impact information
• Deliver training and deaf awareness to staff and key adults
• Work flexibly across the county as part of a multi‑disciplinary inclusion service

About you

You will be:

• A qualified teacher with experience of supporting deaf children and young people in educational settings
• Confident in working collaboratively with families, schools and partner agencies
• Skilled in communication and able to adapt approaches to meet individual needs
• Committed to inclusive practice, safeguarding and equality
• Willing to undertake (or already hold) a recognised qualification for teaching deaf children and young people
• BSL Level 1 (or above)

Why join Derbyshire?

You will be part of a supportive, experienced inclusion service, committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND across Derbyshire. The role offers opportunities for professional development, collaborative working and the chance to make a meaningful difference.

Derbyshire County Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Provisional Interview Date: 1 May 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

CS1

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.