Teacher of the Deaf
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: Teaching Staff Pay Scales points 1 - 9 (National) £36,745 - £56,959 FTE, plus SEN2 allowance of £3,774 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Key Stage: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs): Yes
About Us
We are a dynamic and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets, dedicated to providing high-quality education for all students, including those with hearing impairments. We are looking for a passionate and committed Qualified Teacher of the Deaf to join our team and contribute to our mission of inclusive education. Located in Tower Hamlets, our school is a hub of diversity and learning.
Job Role
We are seeking a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf to work with our Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 students. The successful applicant will:
- Be a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf
- Have a minimum Level 1 BSL
- Understand the impact of hearing impairment on learning and know how to plan and differentiate accordingly
- Demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Promote effective, inclusive education for deaf pupils
What We Offer
You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace in Tower Hamlets with benefits including:
- Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
- A strong commitment to professional development
- A family-friendly working environment
- Employee counselling service
- Cycle to work scheme
- CPD opportunities
- Support from Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with other Qualified Teachers of the Deaf (QToDs)
- Allocated management time
- Relocation expenses (if qualifying criteria met)
Safeguarding
Our organisation in Tower Hamlets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
- Childcare disqualification
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- Medical
- Online and social media
- Prohibition from teaching
- Right to work
- Satisfactory references
- Suitability to work with children
You must inform us of any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We look forward to welcoming a new Qualified Teacher of the Deaf to our dedicated team. Join us in Tower Hamlets and make a significant impact on the lives of our deaf pupils, contributing to their education and training and promoting inclusive learning.
Disclaimer: Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
