Teacher of the Deaf

This role is sited in the ARP within Newsome Academy which provides support for pupils with complex hearing needs, their families and designated local mainstream schools.

This ARP is part of a range of provision for children with Sensory Impairments in mainstream schools which includes provision within KS3 and KS4 Newsome Academy. These specialist provisions form one of four strands of support for children with: Complex Communication and Interaction, Sensory and Physical Impairments, Cognition and Learning, Social, Emotional, Mental Health.

This role is required to work as part of a team including teachers, support staff and a range of other professionals to support the learning and welfare of all targeted pupils. As a key professional for the specialist provision for hearing impairments the post holder will develop and lead strategies which will impact upon the learning and inclusion of children with hearing impairments ensuring successful transition into mainstream schools. The post holder will be line managed by the teacher in charge ofthe provision for hearing impairments at Newsome Academy.

This role will involve organising, delivering and evaluating learning for children with complex needs across the sensory strand. The post also involves working in partnership with parents/carers and families in order to build confidence and trust. It will also involve working with the SENCOs, class teachers and support staff in a range of mainstream schools.