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:
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
Access to a learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Working within a friendly, inclusive team
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shoppingAbout 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
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
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Peter Abbotts, Professional Lead for Sensory Impairment via email at or phone (phone number removed).
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
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Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs