Send Specialist Peripatetic Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People

Post Ref: CC068Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance. Please note: Internal applicants applying for a secondment opportunity must have approval from their line manager before submitting an application. Based centrally with excellent links to Leeds and Manchester our Vision 2024 is for Calderdale to be the place where everyone can live a larger life. We strive to be innovative and creative in the way we work to deliver our services to our communities. We are proud in our programme of work to enhance the health and wellbeing and future life chances of our children and young people, working with our local partners and stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and young people and their families. Embedded within the Specialist Inclusion Teams, the HI team provides peripatetic support to children, young people (0-25) and their families from the point of diagnosis. We work with other professionals and families to identify and develop a co-ordinated pathway and inclusive approach to SEND, providing specific advice and direct support, at home and in settings across the borough.Working as part of the wider Sensory Team, the Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (ToD) will work closely with colleagues to ensure that children’s HI needs are accurately assessed and appropriately supported across all phases of education. They will provide specialist training and advice enables equitable access to education, learning, life skills and preparation for adulthood. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to deliver this personalised approach to education in line with the SEND Code of Practice, NATSIP and statutory duties for those with Hearing impairments. We are looking to recruit an experienced teacher who holds or is in training for the Mandatory Qualification for teaching deaf children and young people. This post requires recent and relevant teaching experience along with a secure knowledge of inclusive practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development. For further information please email specilaistinclusion@calderdale.gov.uk to arrange a phone call with Ali de Graaf or Alice Brennan (Sensory Team Co-ordinators) We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026Interview Date: Week commencing 19th October 2026This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying. Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually. We may utilise digital interview methods. As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

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