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15 hours per week (2 days per week)
We are currently seeking an Advisory Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People to join our team on a part time temporary basis until 31st July 2026, with immediate effect. We welcome applications from Qualified Teachers for the Deaf with suitable skills and experience. 

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues both in the Deaf Education Team and wider Inclusion Service, to ensure barriers to learning for Children and Young People with a Deafness are removed and best possible outcomes are achieved. Neath Port Talbot Inclusion Service recently achieved positive outcomes in the recent Estyn Local Authority Inspection.

As an Advisory Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People , you will support CYP with a deafness to support and liaise with parents/carers and all professionals within education to minimise the educational difficulties associated with deafness. . 

Your daily routine will involve identifying and promoting good practice in the teaching and learning of CYP with a deafness in educational settings, including pre- school and provide support for school staff (e.g. teachers, teaching assistants) working with individuals in the class situation. You will identify and / or contribute towards training programmes required by schools to extend their knowledge and ability in providing for the needs of CYP with a deafness. This may also include the training of staff to use specific equipment to support the CYP. This may include the teaching of sign language and use of a range of specialist audiological equipment.

You will be expected to contribute to Individual Development Plans (IDP), when necessary and contribute to Person Centred Reviews (PCR), ensuring effective liaison with CYP, parents/ carers, staff and ALNCos in regard to developing outcomes, writing reports and monitoring the progress of CYP with a deafness. 

Do you have:

• A degree level qualification
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Relevant teaching experience
• Mandatory qualification to work as a Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (QToD).

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Folland on

Email:   c.folland@npt.gov.uk

Closing date: 31st January 2026

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.  In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview.  If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you.  Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.