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Teacher of Additional Support Needs / Hearing Support/ Communication

Are you passionate about teaching, learning and inclusion with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people in the Shetland Islands?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of ASN / Hearing Impaired / Communication to join our team at our excellently resourced Montfield Office Block

Candidates should detail in their application whether they currently hold registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). If not, candidates should detail in their application whether they have sought confirmation that they will be able to be registered with the GTCS.

As well as the relevant qualifications and experience, qualities we are looking for in the successful candidate are: vision, energy, initiative, good communication skills and self-discipline.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

The hearing and communication service supports children from 0-19 who have identified hearing and/or communication support needs to access the curriculum. The service works closely in partnership with local and national services, such as audiology and speech and language therapy. The teacher would use and help embed the Total Communication approach to supporting learners. The teacher would work alongside parents, schools and partner agencies providing advice, information and training, and contribute to pupil multi-agency planning meetings. The teacher would liaise closely with NHS services to help embed recommended adaptations and support approaches to help learners achieve their potential.

There would be an expectation that the teacher would undertake all relevant specialist training to enable them to directly support and advise on support within mainstream settings. Having experience in, or willingness to learn BSL as a priority would be an advantage. There is a requirement to undertake training to become a qualified teacher of the Deaf following appointment.

Additional Information

The grade of this post is TCHR
Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum
Permanent Full Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
You must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) prior to starting in post
We would welcome applications from flexible route probationers
A relocation package does apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within the UK
We are happy to talk flexible working
FTE of Post - 1.0
Class Information - Pre-school to Secondary
Sector/Subject Specialism - ASN/ Inclusion, Deaf Education (preferably)
Qualification Requirement - Desirable to have the Post graduate Diploma in Inclusive Education (Deaf learners).
Essential that the post holder will undertake this training to become a Qualified Teacher ofthe Deaf.(QToD)

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Children’s Services, 28 Burgh Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LA

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Helen Couper, Education Support Officer - Inclusion, Tel - 01595 744963, Email - Helen.Couper@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

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