Deaf Instructor

Salary: £27,252 - £39,417 p/a

Unqualified Teacher, point 1-6

(Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Our mission is to ‘inspire learners and change lives’ – and that includes our staff. We want to empower our teams so pupils are ready to be kind, confident and impactful world citizens. To help us, we wish to appoint an experienced and high calibre Deaf Instructor.

This role is initially on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025.

Hacton Primary School is an oversubscribed and successful three form entry primary school, with its own 60 place Nursery and Deaf Unit. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Deaf Instructor who is willing to commit to the whole school ethos and contribute to the whole school community. This includes school trips and after school clubs.

This post is based within Hacton Primary School’s Provision for Deaf Children. You will be responsible for planning and preparing lessons/learning activities and delivering these on a 1:1 or small group basis with deaf children. You will also be required to prepare and deliver deaf awareness sessions across the school to whole classes within the mainstream.

We are looking to appoint someone who possesses the following skills:

• Proficiency in British Sign Language either as a first language or at Level 6 or above.
• Experience working with deaf children.
• A level 3 award in Education and Training desirable
• Experience in delivering lessons in British Sign Language to adults and children.
• A willingness to attend and lead community events and courses during the evenings is essential. 
• Enthusiastic and highly committed with excellent interpersonal skills; and
• Good team spirit

Hacton Primary School will offer you:

• The chance to work and develop in an outstanding primary school
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated pupils who are eager to learn
• Supportive and friendly staff
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working opportunities
• Staff assistance programme including virtual GP appointments, counselling service, legal services
• Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Cycle to work scheme

Applications

Applications to be completed by 12pm, Friday 29th November 2024. Interviews are scheduled to take place W/C 9th December 2024. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.

Empower Learning Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer that is committed to safer recruitment. All applicants must be prepared to undergo screening to confirm their suitability to work with children.

For further information about this role or to arrange an informal visit, please either ring the school office on 01708 443991 or email Sue Ware at sware1@elatschools.co.uk.