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Teacher of the Deaf - Full-time/Part-time

Fleetdown Primary Academy, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-5229-81T
  • Posted:07/09/2018
  • Pay:MPS + SEN
  • Start Date:Oct 2018
  • App Close Date:01/10/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:8th October 2018

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TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More!

We are looking to recruit an inspirational Teacher of the Deaf

  • Are you committed to giving our severe to profound hearing impaired children the best possible start in life?
  • Are you passionate about providing our severe to profound hearing impaired children with a range unique and exciting learning opportunities?
  • Are you able to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team?

If so, Fleetdown Primary School might be the place for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in October 2018/January 2019.  We are looking to recruit a creative and enthusiastic Teacher of the Deaf (you might be fully qualified or still training) to join our supportive and hard-working team.  The right candidate will make learning exciting, yet challenging for our pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Truly has experience of and enjoys working with children who have a severe to profound hearing loss and is motivated by the desire to support them in reaching their full potential.
  • Is motivated, creative, inspirational and friendly.
  • Understands the importance of excellent communication with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
  • Is flexible and adaptable - taking and giving direction appropriately.
  • Can work as part of a team and support colleagues.
  • Is committed to on-going professional development.

The right candidate must:

  • Have QTS status.
  • Have the Teacher of the Deaf qualification or be training to gain the award.
  • Be able to lead and work as part of a largeTEAM.
  • Have high expectations of behaviour, in line with our Core Values of Compassion, Respect, Resilience, Integrity and Thankfulness.
  • Have high expectations of the safety and well-being of all pupils.
  • Have the desire and ambition to continually develop and improve.

We can offer:

  • A supportive working environment where staff work together as a TEAM to share workload during collaborative PPA sessions.
  • A bespoke coaching programme, designed to guide teachers towards meeting their appraisal targets.
  • An experienced senior leadership team, who are committed to improving practice as well as supporting staff well-being.
  • Opportunities for CPD, including staff training sessions, team teaching opportunities, collaboration with other schools in the local area and courses to support and develop careers.
  • Opportunities to lead a subject across the school with dedicated leadership and management time each term.
  • An excellent mentoring system for NQTs.
  • A strong school community, which works together to achieve our Community Code: Be Brave. Be Wise. Be Successful.
  • The opportunity to learn British Sign Language Level 1and Level 2. (they should either have this or be doing this if they are already training – they would only need to do this is if they start their training here)

 

We are very proud of our school and all our pupils and therefore, visits to Fleetdown are always welcome. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01322 226891

 

  • This is a part-time or full-time
  • MPS + SEN Allowance
  • Closing Date: 1st OctoberInformation about the school

    The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

    Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

    Job Contact Information

    • Name:Tina Ricketts
    • Address:Fleetdown Primary Academy, Lunedale Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6JX
    • Telephone: 01732 795660
    • Email: HR@golden-thread.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.