Nurture, Inspire, Achieve

Westwood Farm Schools Federation ‘host’ the Hearing Resource Base on behalf of West Berkshire Council.  We are an auditory/oral resource and are currently looking for a part time Teacher of the Deaf to work across both schools, supporting the learning of children who are deaf.

Salary range: MPS/UPS and SEN points dependant on qualifications (pro rata)

Contract type: 0.4 permanent, 0.1/0.2 fixed term

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and committed teacher to join a well-established team.

Qualified teachers of the deaf or those with such aspirations are invited to apply.

We are looking for a primary teacher who:

• has experience and/or a qualification to teach deaf children across all primary Key Stages
• has a good knowledge and understanding of language development, particularly in deaf children
• understands the need for, and is able to manage, a range of audiological equipment
• experience of working with families and professionals both those within school and those from external organisations
• has knowledge and experience of the SEND Code of Practice
• experience of working with and teaching pupils who have a range of SEN

If you have not completed the Qualified Teacher of the Deaf qualification then you must be willing and able to undertake the specialist training for this post which is a two-year part-time course as soon as possible. You must be willing to gain the mandatory qualification as a Teacher of the Deaf within 3 years of taking up the post.

To discuss this position with Maggie Dutton, Teacher in Charge of the HRB or request an information pack please contact recruitment@westwoodfarmschools.w-berks.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Thursday 14th May.
Interview dates will be confirmed on application and will be held the week commencing 18th May 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. 

Candidates will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.