Teacher of the Deaf

We will consider applications from teachers of the Deaf in training who have appropriate experience.

Hours: 1 post Full-time and 1 post Part-time (if P/T, days can be negotiated) 

Start date: April 2023 or earlier if available

The Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service (HHTS) has an exciting opportunity for two Teachers of the Deaf to join our creative, supportive, and enthusiastic team of hospital schoolteachers across St George’s Hospital and Springfield Hospital. The Teachers of the Deaf will primarily work with students from Corner House ward, the highly specialist inpatient provision for Deaf children and young people, alongside our other Teachers of the Deaf and specialist HLTA’s. 

A subject specialism in one or more of the core subjects would be beneficial, although Teachers of the Deaf with other skill sets and experience, including primary, are encouraged to apply. 

A minimum of BSL Level 2 (or equivalent native use) is required, with higher levels of BSL being desirable. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive training and induction package to support them in the role and further develop their professional expertise.

Corner House is a unique setting – it is the only National CAMHS Deaf Inpatient Unit for children and young people aged 5-18, who are experiencing a mental health crisis in the UK. Corner House ward has been undergoing a period of structural change with a new team of clinicians and nurses relaunching a new model from February 2023. The re-opening offers an exciting opportunity for two dynamic and ambitious teachers, who will have the opportunity to develop entirely new practices and partnerships within a wide multidisciplinary team to support the children and young people holistically throughout their admission. 

We are looking for teachers who bring enthusiasm and innovation to the role and will enjoy working in a collaborative way to develop a leading service with excellent practice and high-quality outcomes for the CYP who are admitted to Corner House. They will be required to create schemes of work and deliver lessons for children and young people with complex needs, supporting subject specialist teachers to devise and adapt their lessons, and supporting young d/Deaf people in the main classroom. In addition to the role, they will work with a range of external and hospital-based professionals to build an effective support model for the students during their admission and post-discharge. They will also be part of the wider hospital and community teaching team and will work with colleagues and young people from across the service. All our teachers and HLTA’s have the opportunity to teach across the hospital sectors.

About The School

HHTS is a Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit that provides education for a diverse range of students aged 5-18 who are experiencing a severe or chronic illness and/or have mental health issues.

HHTS encompasses St. George’s Hospital, CAMHS School at Springfield Hospital (incorporating Aquarius, Wisteria and Corner House wards), a range of Community Education programmes and Mental Health Outreach. Within Corner House ward, the National Deaf CAMHS inpatient unit, where we provide small group teaching to the Deaf learners in our care across the age ranges over two well designed classrooms.

Our students have the opportunity to make accelerated progress through personalised learning programmes delivered in small groups or in one-to-one tuition. Staff and students build positive nurturing relationships, which enable students to grow in confidence, self-acceptance and compassion for all.

The school was graded 'Outstanding' once again in the 2018/2019 inspection and is situated a short walking distance from Tooting Bec Underground station with excellent transport links.

Visits to the school are welcomed and recommended where possible.

Please contact the school if you have any queries, Telephone: 020 3513 6103 or email: admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Alternatively, to apply, please visit our website https://www.hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies

Completed application should be returned to the school by email - admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: 31 January 2023 (at noon)

Interviews: Week commencing 07 February 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the workplace and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and CVs are not accepted.

 Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service (HHTS) Medical PRU

CAMHS Campus School

Building Number 5, Springfield University Hospital

61 Glenburnie Road, Tooting, SW17 7DJ

Email:  admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk 

Tel: 0203 513 6103

Headteacher: Tara Bell