Teacher of the Deaf

TEACHER OF THE DEAF

Location:                         Laycock Primary School, 26 Laycock Street, Islington, N1 1SW

Salary Grade Range:     Main Pay Range spine point 01-06 plus SEN point dependent on experience and qualifications

Salary Range:                  £32,157- £42,624 plus SEN allowance £2,270 per annum

Hours:                              Full-time

Contract:                         Permanent

Qualified Teacher ASAP

Laycock School is a large primary school with a 64 place Provision for Deaf Children. It is a welcoming and inclusive environment with a friendly and supportive staff. Our deaf children are taught in both small class groups by a teacher of the deaf and also within their mainstream classes. The candidate should have outstanding classroom practice, experience of working with children with Cochlear Implants and a commitment to an oral/aural means of communication.  

You would be welcome to apply even if you do not have the Teacher of the Deaf Qualification but would be interested in working with Deaf Children and then undertaking the training at a later stage.

We encourage visits from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit please contact the school office: office@laycock.islington.sch.uk  

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 16 October 2022

Interviews: Arranged throughout the advertising time as and when people are shortlisted

How to apply

·      To apply for this post, please visit www.islington.gov.uk/jobs 

·      Completed application forms must be received by Midnight on Sunday 16 October 2022

·      If you need assistance, please email HR team at schoolsrecruitment@islington.gov.uk quoting the job reference LAY/1204. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school directly. Please note that CVs are not accepted in line with Safer Recruitment practices.

Laycock Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. Also, if this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to declare.

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.