Lead Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (TOD)
Are you an experienced TOD ready to combine specialist teaching with a leadership role?
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Lead Teacher to help shape and develop support for children and young people who are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Southampton.
You will support the day-to-day running and development of the TOD team, provide professional supervision and lead improvements in practice. You will also maintain a part-time teaching caseload, working closely with children, young people, families, educational settings and other professionals.
You will:
- Lead high-quality specialist assessment, teaching and advice.
- Develop colleagues’ practice through supervision, coaching and training.
- Support effective caseload allocation and use of resources.
- Promote inclusion, independence and preparation for adulthood.
- Deputise for the Service Lead when required.
You will bring:
- Qualified Teacher Status and the Mandatory Qualification in Hearing Impairment.
- Significant experience as a peripatetic TOD
- Expertise and practice in BSL to at least level 3
- Experience of leading improvements and supporting colleagues.
- Strong knowledge of SEND and safeguarding responsibilities.
This is an opportunity to influence specialist provision while continuing to work directly with children and young people.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post requires an enhanced DBS check.
For any queries please contact Diana Vincent, service lead on Diana.Vincent@southampton.gov.uk
What we can offer you:
Salary: The salary band for this role is MPS/UPS plus SEN2 and TLR2. T
Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- Excellent local government pension with 15.2% employer contribution
- Generous holiday 25–34 days, based on role and service
- Flexible working options (role-dependent)
- Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
- Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
- Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
- Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
- Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
- Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
- Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
- Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
- Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the role, please contact the STA service lead, Diana Vincent on diana.vincent@southampton.gov.uk
Interview Information:
Please note that interviews are scheduled for 10th December 2026.
Recruitment contact details:
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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