CST Advisory Teacher – Deaf and Hearing Inclusion (QToD)

Job Description

3 Year Fixed-Term Contract.

The London Borough of Harrow is looking to appoint a committed, hardworking and motivated advisory teacher for children who are deaf or who have hearing needs to join our established Children’s Sensory Team. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to support children and young people across a range of educational and community settings.

We recognise that recruiting teachers with the right specialist qualifications and experience can be challenging. We will therefore seriously consider strong applicants who do not yet hold the specialist qualification, provided they are committed to completing the postgraduate Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of the Deaf (QToD).

The successful candidate will work with children and young people aged from birth to 25 years, including those with additional needs, to promote progress, independence and successful inclusion. The role involves providing specialist teaching, advice and learning opportunities, as well as supporting schools and settings to make the curriculum accessible.

You will also provide training and guidance to educational setting staff, and other professionals, helping them to support children and young people who are deaf or who have hearing needs effectively.

Closing date: 14/09/2026

Shortlisting: 16/09/2026

Interviews: W/C 21st September & 28th September.

The post is required as soon as possible, or from January 2027.

Essential requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status recognised in the UK and successful teaching experience.
• Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD), or a clear commitment to successfully complete the Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment.

Further information about the University of Birmingham distance learning qualification is available at: Deaf Education MA / PGDip - University of Birmingham

For an informal discussion or further information, please contact Helen Forbes-Low, Manager, Children’s Sensory Team. helen.forbes-low@harrow.gov.uk

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

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