Overview
Braidwood is a very successful secondary school for Deaf young people aged 11-19 in purpose built accommodation. Our young people come from across the Midland region and represent the full academic spectrum. Many of our students have a range of special needs including communication and interaction; cognition and learning; social, emotional and mental health difficulties; and sensory and/or physical needs. We pursue a Total Communication approach which means we fit our methods of communication to the needs of each learner.
What we’re looking for
* Enjoys teaching English/humanities
* Has enthusiasm and commitment
* Is able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills
* Would like to teach Deaf learners
If you do not currently have Teacher of the Deaf status or BSL skills, we will provide you with all the support you need to obtain them.
What the school offers its staff
* Excellent resources including iPad technology for every teacher and learner
* Tailor-made individual CPD opportunities
* Small class sizes
* A friendly, talented, multi-disciplinary team of colleagues.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation 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 tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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