Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

Closing Date: 17/04/2026

### About [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group

[Employer hidden] Group’s mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work – [Employer hidden] Way.

We always stand shoulder-to shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities.

If you’re looking for more than a job – if you want to be part of a team that’s bold, creative and relentlessly committed to equity – then Big Life could be the place for you.

## The basics

### Salary

Teachers Main Scale plus SEN Allowance (pro rata for part-time)

### Hours

A permanent part-time contract for 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)

### Base

Manchester (working across settings as required)

### Line manager

Service Lead Deaf and Hearing Needs, and CEO of Big Life Schools

### Closing date for applications

9:00am, Friday 17 April

Interviews will be held week commencing  27 April

## What you’ll be doing

As a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, you will be providing specialist support to improve the educational outcomes and wider development of deaf children and young people (CYP) in Manchester.

Working flexibly across a range of education settings, you’ll assess the needs of CYP, plan and deliver strategies that support educational progress, and help CYP develop independence and confidence in learning. The exact duties of the role will vary depending upon the case and the setting in which you’re required.

A key aspect of the role includes providing advice and training to parents/carers and other professionals on inclusive strategies to support language development. You’ll be working closely with parents and carers, specialist health providers, voluntary organisations and Manchester Sensory Support (MSSS) staff. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher of the deaf with a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and continuous professional development.

## How to apply

For everything you need to know about this role, take a look at our Recruitment Pack. That’s the place where you’ll find the Job Description and Person Specification, as well as a bit more about what it’s like to work at Big Life.

Unfortunately, we’re not able to accept applications after the deadline, and we can’t accept CVs.