Teacher of the Deaf - Specialist Teacher Advisory (STA) Team
Job Posted: 29 April 2024
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Part time
- Salary: Grade, MPS – UPS plus SEN allowance
- Industries: Health & Social Care Education
Teacher of the Deaf (Ref: 2024_846)
Peripatetic role based at County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight
Grade, MPS – UPS plus SEN allowance
Contact: For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Petra Robinson at 07870 90181 or [email protected].
Vacancy Reference: 2024_846
Closing Date: 19/05/2024
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 0.7 FTE per week (39 weeks, term time only)
The Isle of Wight Specialist Teacher Advisory (STA) Team is looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (QTOD). The role is peripatetic and is to work with deaf children and young people (0-25 years) across the Island from September 2024. As part of the wider Education, Access and Inclusion Team you will support children and young people and their families in homes, early years settings, mainstream, special school and post 16 settings.
This is a rare opportunity to join a well-regarded, friendly and supportive specialist teacher team. Our team is person-centred, creative and committed to high quality communication and teaching across all modalities. You will be a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or you will be a teacher willing and able to undertake mandatory training that will be fully funded.
This role involves a significant amount of travel by car, for which a mileage allowance is made, and you must be able to fulfil this requirement.
If you would like to discuss the post further or would like an overview of the training required, please contact [email protected] or call 07870 90181.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Petra Robinson at 07870 90181 or [email protected].
When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
Relocation: For some vacancies (subject to criteria) a relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available if you are specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to work with us, or if you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible to have some travel costs reimbursed.
Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]. Please note: Only applications completed and submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. We actively encourage you to revisit our job page and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.
Closing Date: 19 May 2024
Interview Date: 23 May 2024
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