Job Description

Salary Scale - Teacher's main/upper pay scale plus 2 SEN points if you are a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf


This post is for a Full time Maternity Cover Post starting September 2025 - Fixed term for one year. Part time applications will also be considered - please make it clear in your cover letter if you are looking for part time or full time.


An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Sensory Needs Service as a teacher within one of the Hearing Support Facilities. In the first instance, you will be based at a thriving, innovative Facility at Willingdon Primary School in Eastbourne working alongside the Lead Teacher of the Deaf. A qualified Teacher of the Deaf with primary experience is preferred however this position would suit an experienced teacher with a strong understanding of SEND at Primary Level or an outstanding Primary teacher with a strong understanding of literacy and language development. Knowledge of phonics development is an essential part of the this role.


You will have a sound knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and understand how to make it creative and dynamic to engage pupils who have speech and language difficulties associated with deafness. You will be responsible for planning and delivering 1:1 and small group interventions with a range of children across KS1and KS2 focusing primarily on developing their literacy and language skills. No knowledge of sign language is needed as the majority of our pupils are predominantly oral, but if you have signing qualifications this would be a bonus.


If this sounds like the job for you please do 'Apply Now' and submit your CV with a cover letter, showing how you meet the essential criteria, as set out in the job description/person specification, attached to this advert.


Please download the & Person Specification .


Interviews will be held in person on Thursday, 27 June 2024 at Priory School Deaf Support Facility.


Whilst you work in a school environment you will have the added advantage of access to ESCC being part of the Sensory Needs Service.


For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Sarah Miller-Cook, Senior Lead Teacher for Deaf Support Facilities at Sarah.Miller-Cook@eastsussex.gov.uk or by telephone 07712543589.


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