Description
The salary attached to this permanent, three day per week (0.6 FTE) position is Teachers' Pay Range (fringe) between £46,039 - £52,490 per annum, pro-rata, plus an SEN Allowance of £2,787 - £5,497 pro-rata, dependent on whether the successful applicant holds the Post Graduate Diploma in Deaf Education (a mandatory qualification for teachers of deaf children and young people).
We in Physical and Sensory Support (PSS) are excited to be recruiting an Advisory Teacher of the Deaf to join our fantastic team. We are a county-wide team sitting within Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, and currently under Education and Lifelong Learning.
If you're someone who enjoys working as part of a strong team and shares our passion to improve the outcomes and education access for deaf children and young people – we have a great opportunity for you!
Our Offer to You
Amongst the many benefits of working for Surrey County Council is:
1. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
2. Access to a learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
3. Working within a friendly, inclusive team
4. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
About The Role
Physical and Sensory Support is a team which includes Teachers and Specialist Teaching Assistants who work in home and school settings. As an Advisory Teacher of the Deaf (ATOD), you will be working with deaf children and young people across the range of ability, between the ages of 0-19 (as well their families, teachers and other involved professionals).
As an ATOD, and being a qualified Teacher, you will bring your current or recent teaching experience and extensive knowledge of special needs and disability to the role, delivering a statutory service to vulnerable children and young people.
If you do not hold the Post Graduate Diploma in Deaf Education, you will be enrolled for a funded two-year, part-time university course commencing September 2026.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with :
5. A teaching qualification showing QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
6. A commitment to, and knowledge and current/recent experience of, working with deaf children and young people and/or children and young people with additional needs and disability
7. Experience of working within a team and the positive contribution you have made
8. A willingness to undertake a funded, 2-year post-graduate course in deaf education
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:
9. Please tell us about what has inspired your interest in deaf education, and in working with deaf children and young people?
10. Please share your experiences of working with deaf children and young people, and/or those with additional needs and disabilities. We'd like to hear about both the challenges you've faced and the successes you've achieved in supporting them.
11. How do you see the role of Advisory Teachers of the Deaf contributing to the lives of deaf children and young people?
12. How would you draw on your teaching experience to support your work as an Advisory Teacher of the Deaf?
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and to get an insight into working at Surrey.
If you are an experienced, qualified teacher and think this could be the role for you, we look forward to receiving your application.
The advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 18th January 2026 with an interviews planned for Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January 2026.
Contact Us
We look forward to receiving your application,