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Hurworth Primary School is seeking to appoint a Specialist Advisory Teacher – Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD) to join its Low Incidence Needs Service (LINS) from September 2026. This is a full-time, permanent post paid on the Main Scale or UPS1 (£37,870–£52,219) plus SEN allowance (£2,787).

We are seeking are seeking to appoint a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD) to join our outreach service. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with deaf children and young people, empowering them to access learning, thrive in education and reach their full potential. The team is based at Hurworth Primary School, but applicants will be required to travel within the Darlington area.

We are looking for someone who:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the mandatory qualification QTOD (or is currently working towards it)
• Has recent experience in a teaching or advisory role working with Deaf C&YP
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion and high aspirations for children and young people
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies
• Has a secure understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant educational legislation
• Is organised, flexible and confident working independently across multiple settings

The successful applicant will work as an integral member of our Low Incidence Needs Service, alongside another QTOD, and Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (QTVI) and sensory Higher Level Teaching Assistant, (HLTA). The work is peripatetic and provides support to children and young people, schools/settings and families. The successful candidate will be joining an established and forward thinking team. You will have experience of working with Deaf C&YP and be willing to learn new skills. You will be required to provide support from preschool, including newborns, to post 16. You will be able to commit to 52 week cover to liaise with newborn Hearing Screening Programme as required and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. A commitment to inclusive education and high aspirations for Deaf C&YP is essential.

If this role excites you and aligns with your values and expertise, we would love to hear from you. Please review the application materials carefully and submit a completed application form, along with a supporting personal statement and cover letter, outlining why you would be an excellent fit for this role and our service.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service) and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

Qualifications, Education & Training
• Qualified Teacher Status (AF, C)
• To hold (or be studying for) the Mandatory qualification QTOD (AF, I, C)
• BSL Level 3 or above (AF, I, R, C)

Experience & Knowledge
• Knowledge of current legislation and best practice relating to the inclusion of pupils with SEN / disabilities in mainstream settings (AF, I, R)
• Demonstrate successful teaching experience (AF, I, R)
• Experience of working with deaf children and young people (AF, I, R)
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team / setting (AF, I, R)
• Experience of delivering high quality training / advice (AF, R)
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and seek learning opportunities (AF, I, R)

Occupational Skills
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences. (AF, I, R)
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work with minimum supervision, using initiative and making decisions (AF, I, R)
• IT Literate, capable of using MS Word / Excel and office packages (C, R)

Personal Attributes
• Ability to relate well to pupils, professional colleagues and parents (I, R)
• Resourceful and resilient; able to work on own initiative within a given framework (I, R)
• Enthusiastic, ’can-do’ approach to teaching with high expectations of pupils’ achievements (AF, I, R)

Other Requirements
• To be committed to the school’s policies and ethos (AF, I, R)
• To be committed to Continuing Professional Development (AF, I, R)
• Motivation to work with children and young people (AF, I, R)
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people (AF, I, R, T)
• Ability to use authority and maintaining standards in behaviour (AF, I, R)• Enhanced DBS (C)
• Suitability to work with children (R)
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes (AF, I, R)
• To comply with the Trusts Policies
• Ability to access reliable transport to carry out the travel requirements of the post.