Lower Darwen Primary School
Milking Lane
Lower Darwen
Blackburn
BB3 0RB
Job Title: Teacher of the Deaf (Mainscale)
Grade/Salary: M3-UPS3, SEN allowance if applicable (Not suitable for ECTs)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
Contract Terms: 27.5 hours, Full Time
Closing Date: Monday, 29th June 2026
Required From: Tuesday, 1st September 2026
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
Join Our Inclusive School Community!
Lower Darwen Primary School is a two-form entry primary school serving the community of Lower Darwen. We are proud of our school and our commitment to ensuring that every child reaches their utmost potential through self-belief, determination and by embracing every opportunity to learn. Our school values of Self-Belief, Integrity, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Determination and Courage underpin everything we do.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and passionate Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (ToD) to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of deaf and hearing-impaired pupils who are fully included within mainstream classes across our school.
The Role
Unlike a traditional specialist deaf provision, our deaf pupils learn within mainstream classrooms throughout the school day. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that teaching, learning and the wider curriculum are fully accessible and ambitious for all deaf learners.
Working collaboratively with class teachers, SEND staff, leaders and families, you will:
- Lead on the educational provision for deaf pupils across the school.
- Ensure teaching strategies, classroom practice and curriculum delivery meet the needs of deaf learners.
- Provide specialist advice, guidance and training to staff.
- Monitor pupil progress and support the development of effective provision plans.
- Work closely with external agencies, including audiology and specialist support services.
- Support the use of assistive listening technologies and hearing equipment.
- Promote independence, inclusion and achievement for all deaf pupils.
- Contribute to annual reviews, EHCP processes and transition planning.
You will be supported by a team of experienced and trained
Teaching Assistants who work closely with our deaf pupils to ensure they thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Holds, or is working towards, the Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People (MQToD).
- Has a strong understanding of hearing impairment and inclusive educational practice.
- Has excellent communication, coaching and partnership-working skills.
- Is passionate about ensuring every child achieves their full potential.
- Can inspire confidence in colleagues and support high-quality classroom practice.
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and excellence.
We Can Offer:
- Wonderful children who are eager to learn and succeed.
- A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
- Dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistants.
- A strong commitment to professional development and specialist training.
- A welcoming school community where staff wellbeing is valued.
- The opportunity to shape and develop provision for deaf learners within an inclusive mainstream setting.
- A school that genuinely lives its values and puts children at the heart of every decision.
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional who will help our deaf learners flourish and achieve their very best.
Application packs are available to download above. Please return completed applications to the school by 9am on the closing date shown above, via [email protected].
Visits to School
Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school to experience our inclusive ethos and meet our dedicated staff team.
To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01254 55639 or email [email protected].
Safeguarding
Lower Darwen Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
