Position
Staffordshire County Council – Specialist Teaching Support Service
Role Overview
We are looking for a qualified, Specialist Teacher of the Deaf to join the Deaf / Hearing Inclusion Team, starting September 2026 or January 2027.
Work Hours
26 hours per week (0.8 FTE). Flexible days and hours.
Role Description
This is a peripatetic post with a caseload of Deaf children and young people (0‑25) across multiple settings within Staffordshire (currently Newcastle‑under‑Lyme/Staffordshire Moorlands). You will support families, schools and specialists in providing inclusive education.
Main Responsibilities
- Support Deaf children and young people and their families in homes, mainstream settings, and specialist settings across the age range 0‑25.
- Support the educational development and inclusion of the children referred to the team.
- Monitor, deliver interventions, and advise on an allocated caseload. Relevant experience and understanding of statutory assessment and EHCPs is advantageous.
Ideal Candidate
- Experienced in multi‑agency working and confident in advising, supporting and making sound judgments on strategies.
- Highly organised with effective interpersonal and communication skills, building and maintaining relationships with schools and partners.
- Ability to use specialist technology associated with educational audiology for Deaf students and work closely with the team to ensure equipment is used effectively.
- Will be expected to travel across Staffordshire; must be able to drive and have a car. Reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.
- Qualification in British Sign Language, or commitment to self‑fund and obtain BSL Level 2 (Signature Accredited).
We may also consider an outstanding teacher with recent classroom teaching experience and willing to commit to the 2‑year mandatory qualification – Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD).
Safeguarding Checks
- References
- Online searches
Contact
Moira Cooper, Team Lead Deaf / Hearing Inclusion Team (DHiT) – 01785 356830 / 07779 974124 / moira.cooper@staffordshire.gov.uk.
Application Process
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 23 June. Interviews on Wednesday 2 July. We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.
Equal Opportunities
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
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