Senior Teacher of the Deaf

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Are you a teacher who is looking for a change of role and new challenge?

Is this you?

Have you got a passion for the inclusion of deaf children?

Are you ambitious about improving outcomes for deaf children and supporting them to be the best they can be?

Do you want to work holistically with families as part of an innovative team?

Do you want to support and inspire colleagues to further their skills?

Then read on…

There is an exciting opportunity to make a difference for children and young people with a hearing loss in Cornwall as part of our senior management team. We are looking for an experienced and appropriately qualified Teacher of the Deaf with a good knowledge of Hearing Impairment and experience of working with children and young people and their families in a range of settings. You will be able to demonstrate that you are a team player, with a successful record of supporting and mentoring colleagues.

As a member of the Senior Management Team within the Hearing Support Team, you will line manage a team of Teachers of the Deaf working in East Cornwall and you will lead on aspects of strategic service developments. These will evolve throughout your employment in Cornwall as the Hearing Support Team continues to develop in line with national and local initiatives. You will be based in the Liskeard office. If you have a passion for inclusion and excellent personal skills we will support you to develop significant expertise in developing your management skills.

For further information:

Website: www.cornwall.gov.uk/hearingsupport
Email: hearing.support@cornwall.gov.uk

This position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Cornwall is currently negotiating devolution and as part of the deal we are actively integrating community health and social care services as the basis for improving lives.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and is an equal opportunities employer. We are looking for a person who is committed to inclusion and whose work is firmly rooted in making a difference to pupil outcomes and who will be able to work across the age range of 0-25 years.

You’ll be an enthusiastic team player interested in multi-professional holistic working. The ability to manage your own time commitments and workload is essential.

Closing Date: 8th May 2018
Interview Date: 16th May 2018

To apply, please visit: https://cornwall.taleo.net/careersection/cornwall_portal/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en_GB&job=000004PM