Teacher of the Deaf (Part Time 0.6

Are you passionate about inclusive education and making a meaningful difference for Deaf children?

Knotty Ash Primary School is seeking a committed and specialist Teacher of the Deaf to join our highly regarded Deaf Resource Base (DRB). Working as part of a skilled and supportive team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and enabling Deaf pupils to thrive both academically and socially.

You will:

• Deliver specialist teaching tailored to Deaf pupils’ individual language and learning needs
• Work collaboratively with mainstream staff to provide an inclusive, broad and balanced curriculum
• Support Deaf pupils within mainstream classrooms and lead reverse inclusion opportunities
• Assess, monitor and track progress, setting targeted interventions to accelerate outcomes
• Contribute to maintaining a positive Deaf identity and inclusive school culture

Knotty Ash Primary School is a welcoming, one-form entry school with a strong community ethos. Our Deaf Resource Base supports up to 19 pupils, and we are proud that all children learn British Sign Language as part of school life.

• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
• High-quality CPD, coaching and career development opportunities
• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS + SEN allowance, pro rata)
• Access to wellbeing support, pension scheme and employee benefits package

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as the Trust does not hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence.

Safeguarding Statement

Lydiate Learning Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Posts at the Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected or defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) order 2020.

We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice. Shortlisted candidates are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect their suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to us, and we cannot take these offences into account.