Lead Teacher of The Deaf
Meridian Primary School, London, SE10 9NY20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2B
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Lead Teacher of the Deaf to join our team from September 2026 and lead our Local Authority Resourced Provision (LARP) for deaf children. This is a great opportunity for an experienced or flourishing leader to play a key role within our vibrant, creative school community which values individuality and celebrates differences. You will be -
- Be an excellent Teacher of the Deaf who is passionate about inclusive learning, and committed to an oral/aural approach
- Have high aspirations for all children and a strong understanding of inclusive primary education
- Have a proven track record of improving outcomes for SEND/deaf children
- Be a resourceful and reflective leader who can inspire, motivate and develop others
- Be committed to collaborative learning and the professional development of self and others
- Be empathetic, efficient and well-organised
In our new Lead ToD, we are looking for someone with empathy and high expectations of all children who can maintain a strategic overview, see what needs to be done and have the determination and skills to make it happen. You must have a proven track record of improving outcomes for SEND/deaf children and be a resourceful and reflective leader who can inspire, motivate and develop others. In return, there will be an investment in your professional development. This will include opportunities to work alongside other leaders within our school and colleagues from Robert Owen. There will also be opportunities to network and share expertise with colleagues in the GCSP. Meridian is also a member of the PTI (Professional Teaching Institute), and our teachers have access to high quality face-to-face and virtual training.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you -
● An opportunity to play a key role in further promoting and strengthening our successful LARP and make a difference for our fabulous children
● An inclusive and richly diverse learning community where deaf children are fully integrated into all aspects of school life ● A supportive and friendly staff team
● A unique location in the heart of Greenwich with great transport links – view the World Heritage Site from our rooftop Arts Studio
● A commitment to your own professional development and opportunities for you to work alongside experienced leaders within our small federation and local partnership group
● An exciting and dynamic curriculum
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Meridian Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 222 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Meridian Primary School website
- Email address
- lwalcott@meridian.greenwich.sch.uk
Meridian is a successful, creative and inclusive one-form entry school which values individuality and celebrates differences. Our children, from Nursery to Year 6, come from richly diverse backgrounds and our intake is complemented by a designated special provision for deaf children. We have high aspirations for each and every child and our children make excellent progress during their time with us.
Arranging a visit to Meridian Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lwalcott@meridian.greenwich.sch.uk.
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