TEACHER OF THE DEAF

Location

ASHTON COMMUNITY SCIENCE COLLEGE
Aldwych Drive , Ashton , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 1SL
Tel: 01772 513002
School website: www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 874

Information

Teacher of the Deaf  

“Ashton Community Science College is a Good School”.  (Ofsted 2023) 

Main pay scale – Upper pay scale with SEN 1 allowance 

Start date 1st September 2025 

The Governors wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of the Deaf. We provide support in a mainstream setting to deaf children in our SERF (capacity 20 places) through a combination of specialist input and mainstream lessons so this is a position for a Teacher of the Deaf with a commitment to contribute towards curriculum development and subject leadership. 

Ashton Community Science College is an 11-16 mixed school with 870 pupils on roll and was rated as Good by Ofsted in the last inspection in 2023. 

Our goal is to be an outstanding High School and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified teacher to teach across the full ability and age range, who is committed to raising standards by inspiring learners. If you believe that young people deserve nothing less than the best and have the passion, drive and ambition to make a difference as a leader in a key area, you would be a welcome addition to our school family.  

The successful candidate will: 

Hold a recognised teacher of the deaf qualification  

Be an excellent classroom practitioner  

Hold a minimum level 3 sign language qualification  

Be ambitious to raise attainment and achieve positive outcomes for all students 

Have a strong commitment to engaging students of all abilities 

Be innovative and inspirational in their classroom delivery 

Have a strong desire to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school 

We welcome applications from teachers who have an enthusiasm for their subject and for working with young people. They should have a real interest in a wide range of teaching and learning approaches and enjoy working in, as well as leading, a team. A full programme of support is available as part of our commitment to investing in high quality staff. 

ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to provide a disclosure from Disclosure Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed. All short-listed candidates are subject to an online check.  

Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website http://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies 

Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am Thursday 24th of April 2025 to HR@ashtoncsc.com  

Please note we regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time.  

Interviews will take place on week commencing 5th of May 2025. 

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.

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.


More Information can be found at https://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) 

British Sign Language level 3 or commitment to obtain 

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website
http://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies.
Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am April 24th 2025 to hr@ashtoncsc.com . Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am April 24th 2025 to hr@ashtoncsc.com

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