Requirements
Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People, or be willing to obtain it within three years. A full driving licence and access to transport for business use are required.
Job Description
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 0.6 FTE
Worker Type: Hybrid
Salary: MPG +TLR2b fully qualified pro rata for part time
Location: Dragon Court, Woolsthorpe Close, Bilborough, Nottingham NG8 3BP with extensive travel across Nottingham City Schools and Settings
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
Nottingham City Council is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) to join our well-established Sensory and Physical Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of deaf children and young people aged 0-25 across Nottingham City. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist educational support, advice and guidance to children, families, early years settings, schools, colleges and partner agencies.
The successful candidate will work directly with deaf children and young people to promote access, achievement, inclusion and independence. You will support educational settings to develop effective strategies and approaches that enable learners to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist assessment, teaching and intervention for deaf children and young people.
- Support children and young people across a range of educational settings.
- Advise schools, colleges and early years providers on strategies, reasonable adjustments and inclusive practice.
- Work collaboratively with families and key professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
- Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and annual reviews where required.
- Support the effective use of hearing technology and assistive listening devices.
- Deliver training and guidance to educational practitioners and wider stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records and reports in line with statutory requirements.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Hold the Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People, or is willing and able to obtain the qualification within 3 years
- Has experience of working with deaf children and young people in educational settings.
- Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal and partnership-working skills.
- Has a strong understanding of inclusive practice and SEND legislation.
- Is committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.
- Can work independently whilst contributing positively to a supportive team.
- Holds a full driving licence and has access to transport suitable for business use.
This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role.
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
You can find the job description for this post here.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.
For informal enquiries please contact Cheryl Gray Team Leader Sensory & Physical Team, by telephone on 07985300147 or by email at cheryl.gray@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Closing Date: 30th September 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: 8th October 2026
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support
By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
- Smart Working – to support your work life balance
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.