Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (Maternity Cover)
37 hours per week, term time only
Fixed-term contract until end of January 2028
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working and conducting home visits across the Island
The Isle of Wight Specialist Teacher (STA) Service is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (QTOD) to join the Service on a maternity cover basis. This rewarding peripatetic role supports deaf babies, children and young people to achieve their full potential through specialist teaching, assessment and collaborative multi-agency working.
About the Role
- Carry out specialist assessments, teaching and monitoring visits for deaf children and young people in educational settings.
- Support families of pre-school deaf children through home visits, nursery provision, and early years settings.
- Advise schools and settings on inclusive teaching strategies, resources and adaptations to reduce barriers to learning.
- Undertake functional audiological assessments and monitor the impact of deafness on learning and development.
- Recommend and support the use of specialist hearing and assistive technologies.
- Work closely with families and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote positive outcomes for deaf children and young people.
- Promote inclusion, communication access and language development across a range of modalities to support the educational achievement of deaf children and young people.
About you
- Qualified Teacher with a minimum of three years' teaching experience.
- Experience of working with children and young people with SEND.
- Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across a range of settings.
- Teacher of the Deaf qualification or strong interest in the specialism.
- Some knowledge or competence in British Sign Language preferable, but not essential.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for Island-wide travel.
A current valid UK driving licence is essential, ideally with a suitable vehicle, however a pool car may be available for this role.
About the Team
You will be joining a small, well-established and supportive team who value collaboration, reflective practice and professional development. We offer a welcoming culture where colleagues are trusted to work autonomously while being well-supported through supervision, team meetings and shared problem-solving.
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful, life-changing work with deaf babies, children and young people
- A genuinely supportive and specialist service
- Strong partnership working across education, health and social care
- Opportunities for further professional development and accredited training.
Part-time may be considered.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of deaf children, young people, and their families while working within a highly supportive specialist team.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Hannah Byers at Hannah.Byers@iow.gov.uk or phone 07870901936.
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
To discover more about our careers please visit Jobs and careers - Isle of Wight
Find out more about Our culture and environment & living on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.
Please note, appointment to a regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks, as part of the Council’s commitment to safer recruitment and compliance with regulatory requirements.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.