Senior Teacher of the Deaf

Bedford Borough Council takes great care to recruit the very best people so that the services we provide to our community are first class. We believe that the best work gets done in an environment that’s enjoyable and which values, supports and encourages the development of its employees. In return we expect our employees to work hard and be committed to help us achieve our vision and share our values.

Required as soon as possible a Qualified and experienced Teacher of the Deaf, with insight and knowledge of how to support deaf children and young people and lead a team with a commitment to quality improvement. This is a peripatetic post.

The post holder will provide strong and outstanding leadership, supervision and line management for a range of teaching and non-teaching staff. They will be required to work with parents/carers, education professionals and other agencies to ensure pupils with a hearing impairment have the opportunity to become independent learners.  Key skills include: excellent IT skills, knowledge of BSL and a good knowledge of hearing aid technology & equipment. The candidate should have experience of mainstream teaching across a range of Key stages including preschool. Applicants without all the essential requirements may apply, but if appointed must agree to undertake further training as required for the post.

For full job details visit www.bedford.gov.uk

Closing date: 21st January 2019.