Advisory Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young

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05035 Date posted 21/01/2026 Final date to receive applications 30/01/2026 Location Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary UPS3 plus ALN allowance (depending upon skills and experience). Package Blank Contractual hours 15 Basis Term Time Job category/type Education and Schools Attachments Reasons to Work for Neath Port Talbot Council.pptx Advisory Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People REQ
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15 hours per week (2 days perweek)
We are currently seeking an Advisory Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People to join our team on a part time temporary basis until 31st July 2026, with immediate effect. Wewelcome applications from Qualified Teachers for the Deaf with suitable skills and experience.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues both in the Deaf Education Team and wider

Inclusion Service, to ensure barriers to learning for Children and Young People with a Deafness are removed and best possible outcomes are achieved. Neath Port Talbot Inclusion Service recently achieved positive outcomes in the recent Estyn Local Authority Inspection.

As an Advisory Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People , you will support CYP with a deafness to support and liaise with parents/carers and all professionals within education to minimise the educational difficulties associated with deafness. .

Your daily routine will involve identifying and promoting good practice in the teaching and learning of CYPwith a deafness in educational settings, including pre- schooland provide support for school staff (e.g. teachers, teaching assistants) working with individuals in the class situation. Youwill identify and / or contribute towards training programmes required by schools to extend their knowledge and ability in providing for the needs of CYP with a deafness.

This may also include the training of staff to use specific equipment tosupport the CYP. This may include the teaching of sign language and use of a range of specialist audiological equipment.

You will be expected to contribute to Individual Development Plans (IDP), when necessary and contribute to Person Centred Reviews (PCR), ensuring effective liaison with

CYP, parents/ carers, staff and ALNCos in regard to developing outcomes, writing reports and monitoring the progress of CYP witha deafness.

Do you have:

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

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe thatthere'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 helpyou 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 witha remarkable 22.4% 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 upto 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 staffwellbeing group.

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

For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Folland on

Closing date: 31st January 2026

This post is subject to an enhanced DBSdisclosure.

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…