The salary attached to this 4-day/0.8FTE role is Teachers' Pay Range (Fringe) between £45,344 - £50,471 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) with an SEN allowance of between £2,679 and £5,285 dependent on whether the successful applicant holds the Post Graduate Diploma in Deaf Education (a mandatory qualification for Teachers of deaf children and young people).

We in Physical and Sensory Support (PSS) are excited to be recruiting an Advisory Teacher of the Deaf to join our fantastic team. PSS is a county-wide team sitting within Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, and currently under Education and Lifelong learning.

If you're someone who enjoys working as part of a strong team and shares our passion to improve the outcomes and education access for deaf children and young people - we have a great opportunity for you!

Rewards and Benefits

• Amongst the many benefits of working for Surrey County Council is:
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
• Access to a learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Working within a friendly, inclusive team

About the Role

PSS is a team, including Teachers and Specialist Teaching Assistants, working in home and school settings. As an Advisory Teacher of the Deaf (ATOD), you will be working with deaf children and young people across the range of ability between the ages of 0 and 19 (as well their families, teachers and other involved professionals).

As an ATOD with PSS, and being a qualified Teacher, you will bring your recent teaching experience and extensive knowledge of special needs and disability to the role, delivering a statutory service to vulnerable children and young people. If you do not hold the Post Graduate Diploma in Deaf Education, you will be enrolled for a funded two-year, part-time university course commencing September 2026.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be shortlisted to interview for this position, your application will give clear evidence of:

• A teaching qualification showing QTS
• Your commitment to, and knowledge and recent experience of, working with deaf children and young people and/or children and young people with additional needs and disability
• Your experience of working within a team and the positive contribution you have made
• A willingness to undertake a funded, 2-year post-graduate course in deaf education
• If you are an experienced, qualified Teacher and think this could be the role for you, we look forward to receiving your application

Please note you will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.

The advert closes at 23:59 on 30/03/2025 with an interview date to be arranged.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.