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Qualified Teacher of the Deaf
Closing Date: 20/01/2025
About us
Big Life Schools Multi Academy Trust oversees the management of the Manchester Sensory Support Service (MSSS) and is a part of The Big Life group, providing support, governance, and strategic direction to Big Life Schools, who also share the values and ethos of The Big Life group.
We are in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way.
What you’ll be doing
As a Teacher of the Deaf you will be required to work with children with hearing needs of all ages (0-19), across all types of education settings, at one of our resourced provisions for primary aged deaf children, or at the child’s home.
You will support children to achieve the best educational outcomes, working with pupils and a range of partners including nurseries, schools, specialist health providers, parents and carers, and a range of voluntary organisations.
What we need from you
- To be passionate and committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all children.
- To be a qualified teacher of the deaf or be willing to work towards this qualification, within 3 years.
- Work flexibly across multiple settings empowering partners to deliver the best outcomes for our children.
- To be positive, resilient, flexible, and work well within our happy team.
- The ability to communicate with children and young people using British Sign Language would be an advantage.
- A valid full UK driving licence and access to your own transport (mileage will be paid)
- To share the vision and the values of The Big Life group.
What we will offer you in return
- Teachers Main scale plus SEN allowance.
- A permanent, full-time, contract
- Culturally and socially diverse families.
- A happy, welcoming staff team.
- Flexible working.
- The support of the Big Life Group.
- Further training and development.
What’s next?
The closing date for applications is Monday 20th January 2025 at 9am. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. Interviews will take place week commencing 27th January 2024.
If you need more support or for information in a different format, please contact HR at hr@thebiglifegroup.com
Your health and your happiness are important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.
The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.
The Big Life Schools is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change.
We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.
