Qualified Teacher of the Deaf - Full-time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-5435-284T
• Posted:06/01/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS with SEN Allowance £5,497
• Start Date:February 2026
• App Close Date:26/01/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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The Qualified Teacher of the Deaf will promote the educational, social, emotional, and spiritual development of d/Deaf learners within St Gregory’s Catholic School. In partnership with school leaders, classroom teachers, support staff, families, and external specialist services, the post-holder will ensure that d/Deaf learners have full access to a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum and are enabled to achieve their highest potential.

Message from the Headteacher

Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity. I’m Mike Wilson, Headteacher at St Gregory’s Catholic School, and I’m proud to say that our St Francis de Sales Centre for the Deaf is an integral part of our school community - a flagship Specialist Resource Provision for Deaf students in the South East.

We have big ambitions for this provision. Our goal is to create an environment where Deaf students thrive academically, socially, and personally. That means a Deaf curriculum that opens doors to future careers, cutting-edge technology, and enrichment opportunities like work experience, guest speakers, and trips.

To achieve this, we need a Teacher of the Deaf who shares our vision - someone who will work alongside me and the senior leadership team to shape the future of this flagship provision.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and want to help us realise our ambitions, we’d love to hear from you. I’d be delighted to offer you a visit or a call to discuss the role further.

Apply today and join us in creating a future full of opportunity for Deaf young people.

– Mike Wilson, Headteacher

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School:

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Suite
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

Our Offer:

St Gregory’s students love to gain new knowledge and skills and all our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver challenging, engaging and interesting lessons, with high expectations of behaviour. Opportunities for excellent Continued Professional Development and staff well-being are at the forefront of our commitment to all staff at St Gregory’s.

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@sgschool.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly from Kent Teach. Please note we do not accept CVs. Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: 26 January 2026, 9am

Start Date:  February 2026

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and St Gregory's Catholic School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Information about the school

St Gregory’s Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Teresa Chun - HR
• Address:Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN4 9XL
• Telephone: 01892 240367
• Email: hr@sgschool.org.uk

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