Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People– Resource Provision for Deaf Children and Young People Location: Ashwood Park Primary Contract: 1.0 FTE Salary: Teachers Pay and Conditions SEN Allowance Make a Lasting Impact in the Lives of D/deaf Children Are you a passionate educator with a heart for inclusion and a drive to empower every child to succeed? We’re looking for a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD) to join our dedicated team at Ashwood Park Primary School, part of Dudley’s Local Authority Enhanced Provision. This is a unique opportunity to support and champion primary-aged pupils with severe to profound D/deafness in a nurturing, inclusive mainstream setting. As a QTOD, you’ll be a vital part of our school community, working daily with pupils who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Your role will blend specialist teaching with inclusive practice, ensuring every child has the tools and confidence to thrive. You will: Deliver tailored one-to-one and small group sessions focused on language development, listening skills, and curriculum access Collaborate with families to personalise communication approaches — whether oral, SSE, or BSL Partner with NHS audiology teams, the Cochlear Implant Centre, and families to optimise listening experiences using the latest hearing technologies Champion each child’s academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive, and supportive school community Play a key role in shaping the future of D/deaf education in Dudley Experience the joy of making a genuine difference in children’s lives — every single day Are you ready to lead, inspire, and transform lives? Apply now and help us create brighter futures for D/deaf children in Dudley. For more information, contact Dawn Bevington at dawn.l.bevington@dudley.gov.uk or call 01384 818009. Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3 days a week (pro-rata) or Onsite full time So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or acl@dudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/ N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Specilaist Teacher of the Deaf - primary 08 01 26.pdf Employee Benefits List.pdf