Teacher Deaf

Flourish Education are recruiting for a Teacher of the Deaf to join a welcoming specialist secondary school in North Birmingham for students aged 11–19 with hearing impairment.

The school provides a highly inclusive learning environment where pupils access the curriculum through a total communication approach, including British Sign Language (BSL), spoken English and Sign Supported English (SSE), tailored to meet individual needs. Staff are committed to developing students' communication, confidence, independence and academic achievement, while promoting positive wellbeing and preparing learners for their future through a broad curriculum that includes academic, vocational and enrichment opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes communication, independence and academic achievement.

This is a full time role starting September and expected to continue until December on a full-time basis.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Deaf pupils and supporting learners with Hearing Impairment (HI) in a specialist or inclusive setting.
• Experience using or willingness to use British Sign Language (BSL) and/or Sign Supported English (SSE) to support communication (BSL skills are highly desirable).
• Understanding of the communication, language and learning needs of Deaf young people, including those with additional SEND.
• Excellent behaviour management and inclusive teaching practice.
• UK school-based teaching experience.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or issued within the last 12 months.
• Two excellent references.

• £168.80 to £232.57 day rate, which equates to £32,916 to £45,351 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year (dependent on experience).
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued and added to your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are in work.

The school is easily accessible by car and public transport from Castle Bromwich, Hodge Hill, Erdington, Sutton Coldfield, Stechford, Yardley, Water Orton, Chelmsley Wood, Marston Green and the surrounding Birmingham areas.

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.