Teacher of the Deaf X 2 (training offer available) - Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service (HHTS) Medical PRU
Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
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Teacher of the Deaf X 2 (training offer available)
Teachers Pay scale plus SEN 1 or 2 allowance (up to £58,185 where qualified/experienced to UPS3 + SEN2 allowance level).
A TLR may also be available for a candidate with additional qualifications and experience who would like to lead on an aspect of school development.
1 post Full-time and 1 post Part-time (if P/T, days can be negotiated)
Start date: September 2023
We are also more than happy to consider applications from teachers who are interested in training as a Teachers of the Deaf or those who are part way through training. All fees to train will be paid for by this service.
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 of hospital schoolteachers across St George’s Hospital and Springfield Hospital. The role is primarily working with students from Corner House ward, England’s only highly specialist inpatient provision for Deaf children and young people who are experiencing significant challenges around their wellbeing and mental health.
The successful candidate will become part of our highly collaborative and supportive hospital teaching team, including other teachers of the Deaf and specialist BSL HLTA’s. There is a comprehensive training and induction package to support our new teachers in the role and further develop their professional expertise as specialists in deaf education, mental health and hospital education.
Corner House is a unique setting; it is a 7 bed ward and the only National CAMHS Deaf Inpatient Unit for children and young people aged 11-18, who are experiencing a mental health crisis in England. Corner House ward has been undergoing a period of structural change with a new team of clinicians and nurses relaunching a new model from April 2023. The re-opening offers an exciting opportunity for proactive and compassionate teachers, who will have the opportunity to develop new practices and partnerships within a multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for teachers who bring enthusiasm and innovation to the role and will enjoy working collaboratively as part of our wider team. The successful candidate will be play a key role in leading a service with excellent practice and high-quality outcomes for the CYP. Class sizes are small with high staff to student ratios. Nursing staff are also in attendance to lessons to ensure care and education go hand in hand. Teachers of the deaf work collaboratively with our subject specialists across the hospital setting to develop schemes of work for students. Teachers will also work with a range of clinical professionals to build an effective support models for the students during their admission and post-discharge. All our teachers and HLTA’s have the opportunity to teach across the hospital sectors.
About The School
HHTS is a Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit that provides education for a diverse range of students aged 5-18 who are experiencing a severe or chronic illness and/or have mental health issues.
HHTS encompasses St. George’s Hospital, CAMHS School at Springfield Hospital (incorporating Aquarius, Wisteria and Corner House wards), a range of Community Education programmes and Mental Health Outreach. Within Corner House ward, the National Deaf CAMHS inpatient unit, where we provide small group teaching to the Deaf learners in our care across the age ranges over two well designed classrooms.
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.
Alternatively, to apply, please visit our website https://www.hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies/
Completed application should be returned to the school by email - admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing date: 01 May 2023 (at noon)
Interview date: Week beginning 08 May 2023
Interview date: Week beginning 08 May 2023
We 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
