Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People

Job Description

Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People | 11355 | Permanent Contract | 32.5 hours per week | £34,069 to £52,832 per annum | NAUPRCET16 | Countywide

We have an exciting opportunity within the Virtual School Sensory Support (VSSS) for a Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People.

Virtual School Sensory Support (VSSS) is part of Norfolk County Council’s Inclusion and Opportunity service. VSSS is a county-wide specialist service supporting children and young people with sensory loss from birth to 25 across homes, early years settings, mainstream and specialist schools, sixth forms and further education colleges.

To be successful in this role, you will be a dedicated, experienced qualified teacher with a proven track record of working with others with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND. You will either hold the mandatory qualification as a Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People or be willing to undertake this specialist qualification as part of your professional development.

You will be joining a close-knit, experienced and supportive team whose members work collaboratively, share their expertise and support one another to achieve the best possible outcomes. A strong team fit is therefore essential: you will be approachable, an excellent communicator and someone who values open dialogue, shared problem-solving and positive professional relationships.

This is a fast-paced and varied role supporting a large and diverse caseload of deaf children and young people across Norfolk. You will need to think flexibly, respond confidently to changing priorities and use your professional judgement to tailor support to individual needs. Creative, solution-focused practice and effective partnership working with children and young people, families, educational settings, and colleagues across health and social care will be central to the role.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a highly regarded and forward-thinking service. Working alongside colleagues who are recognised locally and nationally for delivering positive outcomes and championing inclusion, you will contribute actively to the team’s collective success while bringing your own strengths, ideas and specialist expertise.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contactRobert Rattray, Team Leader for Deaf Children and Young People, via email at robert.rattray@norfolk.gov.uk.

You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 15 October 2026 at 23:55

All other applicants closing date: 22 October 2026 at 23:55

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We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.
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We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.

We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.