Salary £25,622 - £27,329 (depending on experience)

55 days holiday entitlement

(Full-time, permanent position – 37 hours per week)

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Instructor to join our team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. If you are passionate about specialist education and have the skills and experience to support our students, we would love to hear from you.

We are a specialist college for students who have Individual communication needs including:

  • Deaf, deaf and individuals with hearing loss
  • Autistic Spectrum Conditions
  • Learning disabilities and difficulties

Our individualised learning programmes offer a unique approach to students who have specific language and communication needs. Each student has a bespoke timetable according to their needs and aspirations and may include; vocational courses, personal and social development and independent living skills.

The Instructor role is key to the engagement and retention of our students. Instructors will act a as deputy for tutors within the classrooms. They will be required to lead sessions and plan teaching and learning that fits within the outcomes of the students EHCP/ Individual learning goals and targets, individual aspirations, and transition to adulthood.

An ability to use British Sign language would be a distinct advantage, although support can be given to help you achieve this and work towards a Level 2 qualification. It is however important that you are able to demonstrate previous experience of planning, delivering, and monitoring learning in an SEN setting, including direction of support staff or have relevant experience.

Staff Benefits:

  • 55 days annual leave (to be used in school holidays)
  • Contributory Pension
  • Great CPD opportunities including free sign language classes
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free meal whilst supporting students
  • Free use of onsite gym
  • Westfield Health including - Doctorline - 24/7 access to a GP and other health benefits funded by the employer.

Please submit your application and equal opportunities monitoring forms to recruitment@ddt-deaf.org.uk 

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Closing date for applications: 10th November 2024

Communication Specialist College – Doncaster, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6AY,

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children