Deaf Instructor - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job title:
Deaf Instructor

Salary:
C1

Hours: 37

Contract:
Permanent - term time only

Location:
Deaf and Hearing Impairment Team (DAHIT)

We are committed to improving outcomes for deaf and hearing impaired children through working with families, children, schools, nurseries, and a range of other professionals.

We promote inclusion by supporting children's full and active involvement in all aspects learning and development.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As a Deaf Instructor, you will:

Be an accredited; knowledgeable, and inspirational Deaf Instructor, with knowledge and experience of working with deaf CYP.
Have GCSE level A
C or equivalent, in English and Maths.
Have excellent up to date skills in assessing, teaching, and monitoring deaf pupils' BSL levels.
Have excellent teaching skills with the drive and ambition to improve the life experiences of deaf children.
Have a passion for deaf education.
Have the drive and commitment to remove barriers for deaf CYP.

About the role

The Service supports the educational needs of deaf children and young people in resource provisions and mainstream settings across Leeds.

Leeds is a child friendly; inclusive city, and you will add to the work being undertaken by a broad range of teams delivering the best services to our CYP.

You will raise the educational achievement of deaf and hearing impaired children by providing BSL assessments, advice, Deaf awareness training, and direct teaching to the children.

You will do this in collaboration with support from a highly skilled and enthusiastic team of specialists. You will teach and work directly with children to develop their language and learning skills. Our expectation is that all members of the team work in partnership with the schools, families, and other professionals.

As part of DAHIT, you will contribute to the development of improved seamless provision for all deaf children throughout Leeds.

The role is integral to our DAHIT team.

Our aim is to provide support to CYP, and their families/carers from the earliest days of diagnosis through to leaving school, enabling each child or young person to achieve their full potential.

What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays

- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply
Application Deadline is Thursday 30th May 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job purpose
To enable Deaf children in Leeds to achieve the best possible educational and personal outcomes.

Responsibilities

Monitor, report on and respond to the progress of children in relation to the BSL tracker
To teach, develop and facilitate the use of BSL for deaf children in a range of settings as required
To develop and deliver schemes of work for BSL and Deaf Studies and to assess, monitor and report the progress of learners in these areas
To produce quality learning and support materials
To provide additional teaching and support of mainstream curriculum material and concepts through the use of sign
To use Sign Supported English as appropriate to support the acquisition of literacy skills
To teach BSL and deaf awareness to families of deaf children and relevant professionals
Liaising effectively with all relevant professionals and agencies in a spirit of partnership
Contributing to the overall development of the DAHIT Service
To take appropriate steps to promote and ensure the safeguarding of children while following agreed policies and practice
Assess and provide advice on the individual needs of children, including statutory advice
Provide training to mainstream staff and other professionals
Enable and promote a cohesive multidisciplinary and multiagency approach to meeting children's needs.
Promote the engagement and influence of children and families in their education and in service delivery

Additionally, as a member of Leeds City Council you will be expected to: