Job Description

About the Role

Rochdale Additional Needs Service is looking to appoint TWO full-time permanent, peripatetic Qualified Teachers of the Deaf to start on 20th April 2026, based at Number One Riverside, Smith Street. Rochdale. OL16 1XU.


We would like to appoint two experienced and enthusiastic Teachers of the Deaf, to work with deaf/hard of hearing children and young people (CYP), their families (home visits), schools (mainstream, special and pre-school settings) and other professionals.


Our service aims to support CYP to develop their skills to become independent and active members in school and within their community. We aim to remove barriers to learning to improve participation, progress and independence.


We work closely with CYP, families, settings/schools and other agencies, providing specialist advice, training, teaching and assessment where appropriate.

About you

The successful teachers will:

Be qualified Teachers of the Deaf Be dynamic practitioners who have proven experience in raising attainment for deaf/hard of hearing children Be excellent communicators Have experience of multiagency working Be able to prioritise their workload

The successful applicants will be appointed to the Sensory Team - Children with a Hearing Impairment within Rochdale Additional Needs Service. You will join a team that have high expectations, and who are raising standards by providing high quality support to Deaf/hard of hearing CYP, their families and settings.


You will need to have a solution focused approach to meeting individual CYP needs and be willing to adopt alternative strategies to ensure positive outcomes for all our CYP. A willingness to learn new skills and a positive 'can do' attitude is vital.

About us

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Elizabeth Croshaw on 01706 926479.

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application only include if there are qualification.

The closing date for applications is 12pm Sunday 2nd November 2025.


Interviews will be held at Number 1 Riverside on 26th November 2025


Start date: 20th April 2026


To apply for this job role please complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the person specification of the job role.


The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role