PSD / PSHE Teacher of the Deaf

Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children, North London

Blanche Nevile School is a well-known and highly regarded School for Deaf students. Its history dates back to 1895 when it first opened.

We are an exciting, innovative and successful provision for deaf children aged 3 - 16. The Secondary school is co-located with Fortismere School, Muswell Hill. The Primary school is co-located with Highgate Primary School.

The school is on a journey to ‘Outstanding’ following a ‘Good’ Ofsted (February 2023).

“Pupils enjoy coming to this special school. They feel safe and they are happy. All pupils learn British Sign Language (BSL) as well as English. Communication threads through everything at the school. BSL is a vital and vibrant aspect of school life. Pupils and adults communicate throughout the day with humour and warmth.” (Ofsted 2023).

Teaching

We are looking for an excellent PSD/PSHE Teacher to join our skilled team of deaf and hearing staff. Other teaching specialisms are also valued by the school and will be considered within the successful applicant’s timetable.

Approach

We offer the best of both worlds through quality inclusion and small class specialist teaching with a commitment to a child centred, sign bilingual approach

At Blanche Nevile we offer:

·          Small class sizes with additional support staff

·          Generous PPA time that is above national requirements

·          A friendly, professional working atmosphere where staff retention is high.

·          Regular training opportunities including learning British Sign Language (BSL)

·          Motivated and delightful students who are keen to learn

·          Supportive parents and Governors

The successful candidate will:

• have experience of teaching in the secondary phase
• have experience of working with children with SEND
• high expectations and excellent planning and differentiation skills

• have knowledge of British Sign Language or a commitment to work towards a minimum of BSL Level 3
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (ToD) qualification is desirable but not essential.  However, the successful applicant would be supported to undergo training in due course to gain this mandatory qualification if they did not already hold it. This would be funded by the school. Additional support and training will be given as required.

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss the role with interested candidates. Visits are warmly welcomed by appointment.

Tour dates with Interim Headteacher: Friday 4th October at 4.15pm and Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 4.00pm. Please book organised tour dates through sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk

For further information and an application pack please visit www.blanchenevile.org.uk . Completed applications should be returned to sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk

Closing date: 9.00am, Friday 11th October 2024

Interviews:   Wednesday 16th October 2024

Safeguarding: Blanche Nevile School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed following the validation of two relevant references for the post applied for. The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate prior to starting work.