Qualified Teacher of Deaf (QToD)
Job Ref: 3141
Salary: Teachers Pay & Conditions – MPS4/UPS3 (£44,556 - £60,092); SEN2 (£5,285); TLR2b (£5,644);
Recruitment & Retention (£2,020); (as appropriate)
Grade: DfE Qualified Teacher Status + Mandatory Qualification of Teacher of Deaf
Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG / Hybrid
Hour per week: Contractual hours in line with teachers’ terms and conditions
Contract Type: Permanent (32.5 hours)
About Camden
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are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening
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About the team/service
The Camden Sensory Service for Children and Young People (CYP) is a well-established and highly
effective specialist teaching team with in the Camden SEN and Inclusion Service. Our Service plays a
crucial role in supporting and delivering the Local Authority’s statutory duties and provision whilst
promoting equal access to learning for all Deaf CYP. We are looking to appoint a highly experienced,
committed and enthusiastic Qualified Teacher of Deaf (QToD) to join a developing team. If you are
looking to making a positive impact on the lives of Deaf CYP, then this is the role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of specialist support to Deaf CYP aged 0 - 25 years
and their families in homes, early years settings, mainstream and special schools and Post 16
provisions. You will assist in carrying out our statutory duties in respect of the identification,
assessment and intervention for Deaf CYP and working in conjunction with the Audiology Technician
and Adult Rehabilitation Service, ensuring appropriate support is available to CYP and their families.
You will need to evidence an understanding of the importance of parental involvement in the
education of Deaf. You will provide comprehensive, impartial information, taking into account
families' cultural and social background, to empower families in making decisions about options
available to them. You will be responsible for and to build capacity of educational settings staff to
support the best outcomes and achievement of Deaf CYP.
It is essential that an excellent service is delivered to Deaf CYP, providing specialist teaching, advice
and support to an individual caseload of Deaf CYP. Working in partnership with CYP, families,
educational settings and professionals to raise achievement, promote inclusion, ensure social and
emotional wellbeing, and increase access to learning.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.
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All About You
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting
'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
To be considered for this post it is essential the successful candidate has a DfE recognised Qualified
Teacher Status in UK alongside the Mandatory Qualification of Teacher of Deaf CYP - (PGDip/MEd).
Additionally you’ll have the relevant British Sign Language qualifications Level 2 or be willing to
undertake training within the first year of post commencement.
As a highly experienced QToD you will have sound knowledge and understanding of current
educational issues and legislation with particular reference to Deaf CYP and SEND.
The role requires extensive experience of working and providing specialist support, as an advisory
teacher across a variety of age ranges and settings to Deaf CYP. You will have British Sign Language
qualifications (minimum Level 2) or be willing to undertake training and have knowledge in the use
and maintenance of technology and resources.
The role requires the ability to take lead responsibility for co-ordinating and developing networks,
specialist projects and areas of work across educational settings and the local authority to promote
good practice and understanding of Deaf CYP.
The role requires the ability to use a range of ICT effectively and to organise and deliver INSET to a
variety of audiences. The role as a QToD requires excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the
ability to work independently as well as contributing to the wider Special Educational Needs and
Inclusion Service. The ability to be well organised and to meet deadlines is essential.
The post will involve visits to home, educational settings and meetings held at different venues in
and outside the borough, on a daily basis. It is essential that you have the ability to travel according
to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Disability
Discrimination Act.
For an informal chat or to find out more about this post please contact Doreen Barcy on 0207 974
6602 or email doreen.barcy@camden.gov.uk
All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's
policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work
at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest free loans
• Access to our incredible staff networks
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities
Visit http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits for more details.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are
represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation
that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome
applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse
communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the
heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding,
please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to
this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
Closing Date: Sunday, 1st December 2024
Interview: Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 5th and 6th December 2024
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