Advisory Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People.

Salary: MPS/UPS plus 2 ALN allowances

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

We are currently seeking a passionate, committed and skilled individual to join our team as an Advisory Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (QToD).

The Deaf Education Team (DET) is a specialist team made up of two QToDs and an Audiological Technician/Support Worker. As part of the wider Inclusion Service, DET is a welcoming, supportive and knowledgeable team who works with babies, children and young people (CYP) from birth onwards. The team provides specialist advice and support to families, schools and pre-school settings, helping to remove barriers to learning, promote inclusion and ensure deaf CYP are supported to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Here is what one of our team members says about working in the DET: " I thoroughly enjoy being a part of this team. Children and young people genuinely come first. As a QToD, you're trusted to use your expertise, supported by experienced colleagues, and given the freedom to make a real difference. It's a welcoming, collaborative team where no one works in isolation and everyone's contribution is valued."

As an Advisory QToD, you will work as a member of the Support for Learning Service, contributing flexibly and collaboratively within a wider team. You will manage your own caseload of deaf CYP, providing specialist advice, support and direct teaching to help reduce barriers to learning.

A key part of the role will involve working closely with families, pre-school settings, schools and other professionals to promote inclusion and support the best possible outcomes for deaf CYP and their families.

Your daily routine will include providing specialist assessment, advice and teaching support for deaf CYP. You will work closely with families to offer guidance, encouragement and practical support, which may include British Sign Language. You will build strong relationships with educational settings to promote inclusive practice and high-quality provision, as well as identifying and/or delivering training for settings, schools, families and professionals to increase understanding of deafness and effective support strategies. Using specialist equipment and assistive listening devices, you will support deaf CYP to access learning and communication. You will work collaboratively with health professionals, parents/carers, ALNCos and education staff to minimise educational barriers, contribute to IDPs and Person Centred Reviews, develop outcomes, write reports and monitor progress in line with the Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales 2021 and associated legislation.

About you:

Do you have:

• A degree level qualification
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Relevant teaching experience
• Mandatory qualification to work as a Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (QToD).

We would welcome those with experience in the following roles: QToD with experience of working within school settings, in an outreach role, or both.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Folland on

Phone: 01639 763080 or

Email: c.folland@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

• This post is subject to an enhanced with both adult & child barred list DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not essential.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.