Primary Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People

Job description

Position: Primary Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People

Salary: MPS / UPS

Hours of work: Full and Part Time (0.8) considered – Term Time Only

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: 9.00am, Friday 26th June 2026

Interviews: Monday 29th June 2026

Start date : To start as soon as possible

We are an exciting, innovative and successful provision for deaf children aged 3 – 16. The Primary school is co-located with Highgate Primary School and the Secondary school is co-located with Fortismere School, Muswell Hill. We offer the best of both worlds through quality inclusion and small class specialist teaching. We are looking for an excellent class teacher to join our skilled team of deaf and hearing staff with a commitment to a child centred, sign bilingual approach.

“Pupils enjoy coming to this special school. They feel safe and they are happy. All pupils learn British Sign Language (BSL) as well as English. Communication threads through everything at the school. BSL is a vital and vibrant aspect of school life. Pupils and adults communicate throughout the day with humour and warmth.” (Ofsted 2023).

Teaching

We are looking for an excellent Class Teacher to join our skilled team of deaf and hearing staff.

Approach

We offer the best of both worlds through quality inclusion and small class specialist teaching with a commitment to a child centred, sign bilingual approach.

At Blanche Nevile we offer:

• Small class sizes with additional support staff
• A friendly, professional working atmosphere where staff retention is high
• Regular training opportunities including learning British Sign Language (BSL)
• Motivated and delightful pupils who are keen to learn
• Supportive parents and Governors

The successful candidate will:

• have experience of teaching in Primary- KS1 or KS2
• promote effective inclusive education for deaf pupils
• have high expectations and excellent planning and adaptive skills
• have knowledge of British Sign Language or a commitment to work towards a minimum BSL Level 3
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• be flexible with a commitment to work in partnership with a mainstream team

Teacher of the Deaf qualification is desirable but not essential. However, the successful applicant would be expected to undergo training to gain this mandatory qualification, which will be funded by the school.

Experience across the primary age range is desirable as is experience of teaching children with SEND. Additional support and training will be given as required.

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss the role with interested candidates. Visits are warmly welcomed by appointment.

For further information and an application pack please visit www.blanchenevile.org.uk . Completed applications should be returned to sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk

Safeguarding: Blanche Nevile School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed following the validation of two relevant references for the post applied for. The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate prior to starting work.