The Specialist Teaching Team within the SEN team at City of York Council are looking to appoint a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf to join a committed and dynamic team starting as soon as possible.

This teacher will promote the development of d/Deaf children within the home and educational or community settings. They will provide teaching, advice and guidance, finding the best ways to support Children and Young People (CYP) towards independence and attainment

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Is a successful and qualified teacher of the deaf with experience of working with children and young people with a range of hearing levels.

• Has CACDP/Signature British Sign Language Stage Two or equivalent or expressed commitment to achieve Stage 2 BSL if not already qualified

• Is committed to an inclusive philosophy and practice and has a proven track record of working with children and young people with a range of SEND.

• Is passionate about delivering better outcomes for children.

• Is an excellent team player with experience of working in a multi-professional environment

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills to liaise and work closely with schools, parents and other professionals involved with children and young people including experience of successfully working in a multi-disciplinary team.

• Is committed to continuing professional development to keep up to date with national, regional and local issues which affect the education of d/Deaf pupils

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Shelley Nicol, Senior Practitioner for the Deaf and Hearing Support Team – shelley.nicol@york.gov.uk   

The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Shelley Nicol (Senior Teacher of the Deaf) on shelley.nicol@york.gov.uk

As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C2: Can express him/herself spontaneously at length with a natural conversational flow, avoiding or backtracking around any difficulty so smoothly that the person with whom they are conversing is hardly aware of it.

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date: Tuesday 16 May 2023 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Thursday 25 May 2023