The Role

Hours: Full or part time considered

The Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service (HHTS) has an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of the Deaf to join our creative, supportive and enthusiastic team! A teacher who does not yet hold the mandatory qualification in Deaf Education, but had suitable skills and was willing to train within three years, would also be considered.

A minimum of BSL Level 2 (or equivalent native use) is required, with higher levels of BSL being desirable. The successful candidate will receive training to support them in the role and to further develop their professional expertise.

The Teacher of the Deaf will primarily work within Corner House, the highly specialist inpatient provision for Deaf children and young people, alongside our other Teachers of the Deaf and specialist HLTAs.  Corner House is a National CAMHS Deaf Inpatient Unit for children and young people aged 5-18, who are experiencing a mental health crisis which requires inpatient admission in a multi-disciplinary therapeutic environment. 

The teacher will be required to organise, deliver and evaluate learning for children with complex needs; setting suitable targets and liaising with home schools.  They will work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and must be willing to work flexibly in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

About The School

HHTS is a Medical Pupil Referral Unit that provides education for a diverse range of students aged 5-18 who are experiencing a severe or chronic illness, have mental health issues, or are pregnant/young parents.

HHTS encompasses St. George’s Hospital, CAMHS School, Community Education, Mental
Health Outreach and Corner House; the National Deaf CAMHS inpatient unit, where we provide small group teaching to the Deaf learners in our care across the age ranges.

Our students have the opportunity to make accelerated progress through personalised learning programmes delivered in small groups or in one-to-one tuition. Staff and students build positive nurturing relationships which enable students to grow in confidence, self-acceptance and compassion for all.

The school was graded 'Outstanding' once again in the 2018/2019 inspection and is situated a short walking distance from Tooting Bec Underground station with excellent transport links.

Visits to the school are welcomed and recommended where possible.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. (Please ignore the apply button) or from the website: www.hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk/recruitment-and-training 

Please email completed applications to info@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: 25 February 2019 (at noon)
Interview date: 27 February (time TBC)

Wandsworth HHTS are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service (HHTS) Medical PRU
CAMHS Campus School
Building Number 5, Springfield University Hospital
61 Glenburnie Road, Tooting, SW17 7DJ
Email: admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk
Tel:  0203 513 6103
Headteacher: Tara Bell

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils