Teacher of the Deaf (Outreach Teacher)

Job Description
Hamilton School for the Deaf provides an Outreach Service for children with hearing loss across South Lanarkshire.  Applicants will be required to travel throughout South Lanarkshire. 
Applicants must have full GTC registration but this can be primary or secondary.  Anyone accepting an appointment in Deaf Education, who is not a qualified Teacher of the Deaf, must agree to complete the training within five years of their appointment.

Applicants must be prepared to gain a BSL Qualification at least to level 2.

It is our mission to make positive meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.

You will assist in the delivery of the curriculum and contribute to whole school initiatives, as appropriate.

You will carry out the range of duties outlined in Annexe B of "A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century"

Requirements

Employment History/Foreign Police Check
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.

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Please Apply online
South Lanarkshire Council / South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture are Equal Opportunities employers and encourage applications from all members of the community.

We are committed to the Double Tick Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.

Closing date: 04/06/2017

Reference: SLA02934

Hamilton School for the Deaf,
Anderson Street