Teacher of the Deaf for our Hearing Resource Base

Westwood Farm Infant School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6RY

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Part time position 0.4 permanent, 0.1/0.2 fixed term
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN points dependent on qualifications

What skills and experience we're looking for

Westwood Farm Schools Federation ‘host’ the Hearing Resource Base on behalf of West Berkshire Council. We are an auditory/oral resource and are currently looking for a part time Teacher of the Deaf to work across both schools, supporting the learning of children who are deaf.

Salary range: MPS/UPS and SEN points dependant on qualifications (pro rata)

Contract type: 0.4 permanent, 0.1/0.2 fixed term

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and committed teacher to join a well-established team.

Qualified teachers of the deaf or those with such aspirations are invited to apply.

We are looking for a primary teacher who

• has experience and/or a qualification to teach deaf children across all primary Key Stages
• has a good knowledge and understanding of language development, particularly in deaf children
• understands the need for, and is able to manage, a range of audiological equipment
• experience of working with families and professionals both those within school and those from external organisations
• has knowledge and experience of the SEND Code of Practice
• experience of working with and teaching pupils who have a range of SEN

If you have not completed the Qualified Teacher of the Deaf qualification then you must be willing and able to undertake the specialist training for this post which is a two-year part-time course as soon as possible. You must be willing to gain the mandatory qualification as a Teacher of the Deaf within 3 years of taking up the post

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Approachable and supportive leadership
• An encouraging approach to staff development
• A well-resourced environment
• Well behaved pupils, supportive parents and a welcoming community

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

To discuss this position with Maggie Dutton, Teacher in Charge of the HRB or request an information pack please contact recruitment@westwoodfarmschools.w-berks.sch.uk

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.

Person Specification - Additional Teacher - HIR Primary.pdf - 21.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Westwood Farm Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westwood Farm Infant School website
• Email address: recruitment@westwoodfarmschools.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01189 426113
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westwood-farm-infant-school

Westwood Farm Schools Federation

Arranging a visit to Westwood Farm Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westwoodfarmschools.w-berks.sch.uk.

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