Teacher - Primary

Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0PU

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Wednesday to Friday - 19.5h/wk
• Contract type: Fixed term - 25/03/27 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN 1 or 2 (depending on qualification)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be:

• Interested in deaf education
• An innovative and patient classroom teacher
• Excellent at planning and differentiation skills in modifying curriculum to suit need
• Motivated to work in a school with a bilingual approach
• Someone who has had exposure to BSL and has deaf awareness (level 3 BSL preferable, but will consider other candidates)
  

What the school offers its staff

We offer a supportive induction, Continuing Professional Development and the opportunity to work within a close-knit team of professionals from the hearing and deaf communities.

All staff have access to Smart Clinic, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which provides:

Up to six free counselling sessions – structured counselling, CBT, online CBT, anxiety management or stress coaching from the Smart Clinic team

Up to six free physiotherapy sessions – remote and face to face physiotherapy services for support with musculoskeletal issues.

24 hour employee assistance line - access to 24h support from a trained counsellor, legal or financial specialist.

Self support and guidance - a wealth of support, guidance and self directed training programmes, supporting you with issues including anxiety, sleep issues, weight loss and stress.

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.

0.6FTE (maternity cover)

Wednesday to Friday

MPS + SEN 1 or SEN 2 (depending on qualification)

Based at our Sheridan Road site, BS7 0PU

From 01/09/26 until approximately March 27, or until the return of the substantive post holder, whichever is sooner

Elmfield School for Deaf Children is a specialist setting for deaf children with an EHCP in the locality. We are a very small school (on two sites) which follows the aims and ambitions of the national curriculum, but is delivered in a highly individualised manner.

All teaching and learning sits within a sign bilingual framework. This allows all pupils to access their learning through either BSL or spoken English. This equity in language is a key principle of our school.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspirational Y2 class teacher.

Applications will be considered from mainstream teachers with a keen interest in SEND/Deaf education as well as experienced Teachers of the Deaf.

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please email us at office@elmfieldschool.co.uk to arrange a convenient time and date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Elmfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and young people and the expectation is that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

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.

Employee Specification-Teacher-Mat Cover-Feb26.pdf - 192 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description-Teacher-Mat Cover-Feb26.pdf - 233 KB (opens in new tab)

About Elmfield School for Deaf Children

• School type: Special school, ages 2 to 16
• School size: 50 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Elmfield School for Deaf Children website
• Email address: amy.saunders@elmfieldschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01179030366
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elmfield-school-for-deaf-children

Elmfield is a small special school for deaf and hard of hearing children. The school provides a tailored learning environment designed to support the unique needs of deaf students, helping them achieve their academic, social, and emotional potential.

Arranging a visit to Elmfield School for Deaf Children

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amy.saunders@elmfieldschool.co.uk.

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