Teacher Of The Deaf

We are seeking to appoint a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf to join our team in September 2024. We welcome applicants from those with primary and/or secondary experience.

The Deaf Resource Provisions are part of Wakefield Inclusion Special Educational Needs and Disability Support Service (WISENDSS). The Deaf Team work with children and young people and their families, across early years, primary and secondary mainstream settings to enhance inclusive education. We also manage and develop, alongside the host schools, 2 Deaf Resource Provisions. Our primary Deaf Resource Base is hosted by The Rookeries JIN and our secondary by Castleford Academy.

You will be:

• An enthusiastic and creative Qualified Teacher of the Deaf with experience of SEND and inclusion in mainstream or special school settings.
• Confident about planning and delivering a curriculum for Deaf pupils.
• Able to challenge, motivate and inspire teachers, support staff, parents/carers and other professionals.
• A good communicator, skilled in building relationships with colleagues and families.
• Able to work collaboratively with the Head of Deaf Resources in the strategic development and the operational management of the provision.

This is a challenging and exciting opportunity, to join a motivated and supportive team committed to providing a quality service, which ensures that deaf pupils are fully included in all aspects of school life and have the opportunities to become confident and independent learners.

Any further enquiries please contact Kate Reed – Head of Deaf Resource Provisions at KReed@castlefordacademy.com

Deaf Resource Teacher Job Spec.pdf

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.