Job Description

Job Title Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People

Employer Trafford Council

Location Sale Waterside , M33 7ZF



Salary range Teacher's pay and Conditions

Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.


Working Pattern Part time

Working hours 4 days a week term time (39weeks)


We will offer flexibility where we can if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.


Contract type Fixed Term Contract to cover a maternity leave. Start mid-September 2025

Application deadline - 22/6/2025

Interview date TBC.

Interview type In person

About the Role

The Sensory Impairment Support Service provides high quality support to children and young people with sensory impairments (Hearing Needs and/or Vision) in schools and colleges across the borough of Trafford.


We have a strong commitment to multi-agency working, inclusive education, high standards of attainment, and quality of life experiences for all our students. This post offers a diverse and stimulating range of duties with strong professional support.



We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated teacher to join our team. We currently have a part-time (4 day) fixed term vacancy within our team supporting children and young people with hearing needs to enable us to continue to build on our success and also bring new experience, knowledge and ideas into the team. This post involves supporting the learning and inclusion of children and young people 0-25 years with hearing needs in a range of schools and settings across the borough.


Applicants must hold a DFE recognised teaching qualification.

You should be able to demonstrate evidence of further study and professional development in the field of SEND.


Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others' contribution, you will work together to deliver service; you will take ownership of your actions and strive to getting things right first time and learn from when things do go wrong; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference.


A full current driving license and daily use of a car is required.



A DBS Enhanced Adults and Children's Barred List check will be required.

About us

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford's huge potential.


Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities prosper.


Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

Additional Information

You would be expected:

To bring a specialist, professional approach to the support of deaf/hearing needs pupils in educational settings and homes.

To implement individual teaching and learning programmes, record progress and work with Specialist Support Assistants to evaluate the effectiveness of the programme.

To write ALPs, following guidelines, and to write summary reports for pupils.

To undertake relevant research and training specific to meeting the needs of pupils with deaf/hearing needs

To work co-operatively in classrooms alongside school staff along with individual or group support sessions.

To work alongside other professionals and attend relevant meetings if required by Service Manager.

To liaise closely with parents/ carers

To provide training to settings.

To encourage teachers and others to develop a high level of expectation both in and out of educational settings, and to be open to alternative teaching strategies to ensure the inclusion of deaf/hearing needs students.

Contact Details

Diane.matthews@trafford.gov.uk (Service Manager/Deaf hearing Needs lead)


Dawn.wall@trafford.gov.uk (VI team leader/Deputy Head of Service)

About the benefits

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.


To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit: Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs)

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment - greater.jobs | www.inploi.com


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