London Borough of Bexley

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

Bexleyheath £42,900 - £53,391 pa inclusive of choices benefit Closing Date: 03 November 2026 Fixed Term
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Summary: Are you passionate about supporting children and young people who are deaf or have hearing loss? Do you want to help them achieve the best possible educational outcomes, develop independence and prepare successfully for adulthood? We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Qualified Tea
Qualified Teacher of the Deaf in Bexleyheath - Corporate Council Website Skip to main content Home Vacancies About Us Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Saved Jobs Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Register for an account Register Home Vacancies About Us Qualified Teacher of the Deaf Posted on 27/10/2026 Save Job Apply Home Vacancies Qualified Teacher of the Deaf Closing Date: Closing Date: 07 December 2026 Internal Advert Closing Date: Internal Advert Closing Date: 07 December 2026 Location Location: Bexleyheath Service Service: Early Intervention Team (EIT) Vacancy Type Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Advertising Salary Salary Details: £37,870 - £56,154 FT pro Rata to 19.5 hours Plus SEN Allowance Grade Grade: Teacher Main/ Upper Scale M1 - UP3 Directorate Directorate: Children's Services Weeks Per Year Weeks Per Year: 39 Hours Per Week: Hours Per Week: 19.5 hours Corporate Address Corporate Address Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT Vacancy ID Vacancy ID: 1167 About The Role Are you passionate about supporting children and young people who are deaf or have hearing loss? Do you want to help them achieve the best possible educational outcomes, develop independence and prepare successfully for adulthood? We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) to join Bexley's well established Hearing Advice and Support Team (HAST). As a QToD, you will provide specialist assessment, advice, teaching and support for children and young people who are deaf or have hearing loss from birth to 25 years of age. Working across family homes, early years settings, mainstream schools, special schools and further education settings, you will play a key role in ensuring children and young people have full access to learning and are supported to achieve their potential. Your role will include identifying needs through specialist assessment and working collaboratively with parents/carers, educational settings and multi-agency professionals to develop effective support strategies and interventions. You will provide advice and training to schools and families, promote inclusive practice, and contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Annual Reviews where appropriate. You will also advise on the effective use of specialist audiological equipment, including hearing aids, cochlear implants and radio aid technology, ensuring that children, families and educational staff have the knowledge and confidence to support their use. The QToD post sits within our well-established, multi-disciplinary Early Intervention and Specialist Advice Service (EISAS), providing opportunities to work closely with specialist Advisory Teachers, Specialist Support staff and Educational Psychologists. The role includes joint supervision and line management of two Hearing Support Specialist Assistants, enabling you to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality service for children and young people with hearing loss. We are looking for a highly motivated Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, who is flexible, solution-focused and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. You will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills and be able to work effectively in partnership with families, schools, professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to extend and develop your specialist expertise within a supportive advisory service. Join us and help make a lasting difference to the lives of deaf children and young people across Bexley. Appointment to this post will be subject
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #6587
  • Employer: London Borough of Bexley
  • Location: Bexleyheath
  • Closing Date: 03 November 2026
  • Contract: Fixed Term
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-28
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