QUALIFIED TEACHER OF THE DEAF

Location

ROYAL CROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 1NT
Tel: 01772 729705
School website: www.royalcross.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 31

Information

Royal Cross is a small and lively school, enthusiastic about learning through enjoyment and dedicated to meeting the individual needs of pupils, particularly the ability to communicate in whatever way works best. We believe that by working in active partnership with families and the community we are able to achieve the best outcomes for all our children. We are seeking to appoint a full time enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of the Deaf with BSL signing skills. The successful applicant will be joining a hard working team of committed professionals working in Lancashire's school for deaf children. The post is a Fixed Term contract until August 2025. This is a position for a Teacher of the Deaf with primary experiences across all key stages and a commitment to contribute towards curriculum development and subject leadership. If you can offer our children challenge, commitment and can make learning interesting and fun, we can offer you a friendly and supportive environment and the opportunity to further your career as part of an outstanding team. Applications are welcomed from experienced professionals looking to further their career. Newly Qualified Teachers of the Deaf are also encouraged to apply and will be provided with support as required to begin their careers in an outstanding school. For further information please see the school website: www.royalcross.lancs.sch.uk

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

The closing date is 12noon 28/10/2024

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

British Sign Language Level 1 (working towards level 2)

Essential Experience

Experience of working with Deaf/HI.

An understanding of of the needs of primary age children with SEND including children with a wide range of hearing impairment.

Experience across all primary phases.

A positive attitude towards deafness and excellent communication skills.

Good signing skills (BSL/SSE) and deaf awareness.

Proposed Interview Date:

07/11/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the Headteacher, Sofia Parveen on 01772 729705.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: applications@royalcross.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.