Qualified Teacher of the Deaf
- Tabby Summerfield
- Lead Practice Director
Interim Teacher of the Deaf (QToD)
Location: London
Rate: £325–£340 per day
Contract: Initial 3 months, with potential extension
Working Pattern: 3 days per week
Start Date: ASAP
Panoramic Associates is supporting a London local authority with the recruitment of a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) to provide interim support within its specialist sensory support service.
This is a part-time, peripatetic position supporting deaf children and young people across early years settings, schools, colleges and the wider community.
The role is primarily child-focused, combining direct assessments and interventions with specialist advice to education professionals and families.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage a prioritised caseload of deaf children and young people across a range of educational settings.
- Undertake functional listening assessments, classroom observations and assessments of access to learning.
- Check hearing aids and associated equipment, providing advice on their effective use.
- Deliver targeted, direct teaching and interventions to support individual children.
- Work closely with teachers, teaching assistants and SENCOs to advise on appropriate strategies and adjustments.
- Support children during educational transitions and contribute to relevant multi-agency discussions.
- Maintain accurate case records, assessment reports and recommendations.
Essential requirements:
- Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD).
- Experience supporting deaf children and young people in educational settings.
- Ability to undertake specialist assessments and provide practical advice to schools and families.
- Strong communication, organisation and independent caseload management skills.
Previous experience working as a peripatetic Teacher of the Deaf within a local authority sensory support service would be advantageous. However, newly qualified Teachers of the Deaf are encouraged to apply, provided they have the relevant practical skills.
The position offers a flexible balance between visits to educational settings and home-based administration and report writing.
This is initially a three-month contract, with a realistic possibility of extension depending on service requirements.
Interested?
Please apply with your CV or contact Panoramic Associates for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
