Qualified Teacher of Deaf CYP
Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.
About the Role:
We are seeking to appoint a 3 day (0.6FTE) Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People to join our peripatetic advisory teaching team.
The Deaf Team are part of the Sensory and Physical Difficulties Team within Wakefield Inclusion Special Educational Needs and Disability Support Service (WISENDSS). The Deaf Team work with children and young people and their families, from 0-25 across early years, primary and secondary mainstream settings to enhance inclusive education. We also manage and develop, alongside the host schools, 2 Deaf Resource Provisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- An enthusiastic and creative Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People with experience of SEND and inclusion in mainstream or special school settings or working for an advisory/outreach service.
- Able to challenge, motivate and inspire teachers, support staff, parents/carers and other professionals to enure the needs of deaf learners are met.
- A good communicator, skilled in building relationships with colleagues and families.
What will be expected from me?
This is a challenging and exciting opportunity, to join a motivated and supportive team committed to providing a quality service, which ensures that deaf pupils are fully included in all aspects of school life and have the opportunities to become confident and independent learners. This is a permanent post and if appointed you will be responsible for a targeted peripatetic caseload
Essential requirements:
- Mandatory Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People qualification
- Qualified Teacher status
What can I expect?
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
- Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
- Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
- We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
- Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
- Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more
- Thinking about relocating to join us? Eligible candidates may receive up to £8,000 in relocation support to help make the move easier.
Eligibility is subject to our relocation policy and criteria, including specific requirements relating to the distance between your current home, your new home, and your workplace. To qualify, your new home must be closer to your workplace than your current home
Want to know more?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.
Name: Katie Curnin
E-mail: kcurnin@wakefield.gov.uk
Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!
Safeguarding
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Probation
In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.
Fluency Duty
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.
Diversity
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
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