Primary Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People

Phase: Primary age range (KS1& KS2) Salary: MPS/UPS + Inner London Allowance + 1 SEN point Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Start Date: September 2026 (or as soon as possible after that date) Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children, North London We are an exciting, innovative and successful provision for deaf children aged 3 - 16. The Primary school is co-located with Highgate Primary School and the Secondary school is co-located with Fortismere School, Muswell Hill. We offer the best of both worlds through quality inclusion and small class specialist teaching. We are looking for an excellent class teacher to join our skilled team of deaf and hearing staff with a commitment to a child centred, sign bilingual approach. “Pupils enjoy coming to this special school. They feel safe and they are happy. All pupils learn British Sign Language (BSL) as well as English. Communication threads through everything at the school. BSL is a vital and vibrant aspect of school life. Pupils and adults communicate throughout the day with humour and warmth.” (Ofsted 2023). Teaching We are looking for an excellent Class Teacher to join our skilled team of deaf and hearing staff. Approach We offer the best of both worlds through quality inclusion and small class specialist teaching with a commitment to a child centred, sign bilingual approach. At Blanche Nevile we offer: · Small class sizes with additional support staff · A friendly, professional working atmosphere where staff retention is high · Regular training opportunities including learning British Sign Language (BSL) · Motivated and delightful pupils who are keen to learn · Supportive parents and Governors The successful candidate will: ● have experience of teaching in Primary- KS1 or KS2 ● promote effective inclusive education for deaf pupils ● have high expectations and excellent planning and adaptive skills ● have knowledge of British Sign Language or a commitment to work towards a minimum BSL Level 3 ● have