Teacher of the Deaf

Teacher of the Deaf 

Salary: Inner London Pay Scale (Plus SEN allowance for qualified ToD)

Eastbury Primary School is a four-form entry school in Barking and Dagenham. We are a fully inclusive school with our own Deaf ARP. Our school is set in a beautiful, modern building with a newly developed Forest School. We serve a catchment of wonderful children who have a real enthusiasm for learning.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of the Deaf to join our existing, hard-working team.

We offer:

·        The opportunity to work alongside a supportive, friendly and dedicated team of professionals

·        Opportunities for CPD, including leadership development

·        An excellent working environment

·        Enthusiastic, motivated and friendly pupils

We are looking for a practitioner who:

·        Has qualified teacher status

·        Mandatory qualification for Teacher of the Deaf or be prepared to work towards this

·        British Sign Language level 1 or above

·        Experience of teaching outstanding lessons to deaf children

·        Is eager to improve their own skills

·        Is committed to providing the best educational opportunities for every child

·        Is able to engage, motivate and challenge pupils

·        Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour

·        Has excellent interpersonal skills and enjoys being part of a team

·        Is able to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individual children, with a particular focus on speech and language.

·        Has the ability to set clear, developmental learning targets.

·        Is able to follow protocols to plan, implement and review individualised educational plans.

Eastbury celebrates diversity and we would really value candidates from ethnic minorities in order to reflect the diversity within our school.

Please contact the school office to arrange a visit to meet the children and the team. Eastbury is only a 2 minute walk from Upney Station and has on-site parking.

You can also find an application form on our website vacancy page:

http://www.eps.barking-dagenham.sch.uk/vacancies

Please send completed forms to: georgina.coates@eps.barking-dagenham.sch.uk

Closing date: 19th May 2024.

Interviews will be held on the 22nd and 23rd May.

The Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearances and enhanced DBS checks.