Job Description
Role: Teacher of the Deaf (ToD)Location: BrightonContract: Full Time Start Date: As soon as possibleAccommodation: On-site accommodation available for one term
The Role
We are recruiting a qualified Teacher of the Deaf to join a school in Brighton on a full-time basis, starting as soon as possible.This setting provides a bilingual learning environment where British Sign Language (BSL) is used as the primary language of learning, as it is the first language for the majority of pupils. The successful candidate must therefore be able to teach confidently in this setting from day one.
About the School:
This is a specialist Deaf Setting in Brighton, recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The school is widely recognised for its strong safeguarding culture, highly skilled staff teams, and unwavering commitment to placing young people at the centre of everything they do.It is a small, close-knit setting with a genuine community feel, where learners are known individually and supported holistically. The curriculum is carefully adapted to meet each pupil's needs, strengths and future ambitions, ensuring every learner is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.Communication underpins every aspect of school life. British Sign Language is embedded throughout the environment, supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and a strong sense of identity within a vibrant Deaf community.Essential Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)/ (QToD)
* Mandatory qualification as a Teacher of the Deaf
* Strong working knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL)
* Experience teaching Deaf children or young people
* Understanding of Deaf culture and bilingual education
Although BSL lessons are offered to staff, applicants must already have the skills and confidence to teach using BSL immediately.
What's on Offer
* A supportive, specialist Deaf education setting
* Collaborative and experienced staff team
* One term of on-site accommodation available for the right candidate
* Suitable for candidates relocating or able to cover for a term
* Accommodation is a well-sized house located on the school grounds,
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