Senior Specialist Teacher Deaf Children and Young Primary Provision

Job Reference: DUDLEY/TP/253/4896

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours:

32.5

Location:

Ashwood Park Primary School

Closing Date: 06/07/2026

Specialist Senior Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (Primary Resource Provision Lead)

Location:

Ashwood Park Primary School

Contract:

1.0 FTE
Salary:
Teachers’ Pay and Conditions + SEN Allowance + TLR 2A

Lead and Shape Deaf Education

We are seeking a skilled and inspirational Lead QTOD to lead and manage the Resource Provision for Deaf Children and Young People at Ashwood Park Primary School, part of Dudley’s Local Authority Enhanced Provision.

This is a fantastic opportunity to drive high-quality, inclusive practice, lead a team of specialist staff, and shape provision for primary-aged pupils with severe to profound D/deafness within a nurturing mainstream setting.

As Lead, you will combine strategic leadership, specialist teaching, and team management, ensuring every child achieves their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Lead, manage and develop a team of QTOD and specialist support staff
• Oversee the day-to-day running and strategic development of the Resource Provision
• Champion inclusive practice across the school and model outstanding deaf education pedagogy
• Monitor pupil progress and provision impact, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement
• Ensure full curriculum access through tailored strategies focused on language development, listening skills, and communication
• Lead on communication approaches, including oral, SSE and BSL, ensuring they are personalised to each child
• Work in a multi-agency and partnership way
• Oversee the effective use of hearing technologies and ensure staff are confident in their use
• Ensure EHCP outcomes are effectively planned for, delivered and reviewed

• Be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive Local Authority provision
• Take on a strategic leadership role with genuine influence across the school and wider service
• Work within a supportive, collaborative multi-agency network
• Make a profound and lasting difference to the lives of D/deaf children and their families every day

Dawn Bevington (Service Manager CIPS)

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Workplace Attendance:
Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata)
or Onsite full time

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.