Are you an experienced Communication Support Worker professional ready to lead a specialist team supporting Deaf learners? This fixed-term opportunity has arisen to provide leadership continuity within our specialist support services during a planned period of senior team cover. The role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced CSW professional with team leadership experience, to step into a position to influence service development, and lead a highly skilled team supporting Deaf learners across a range of educational settings.
You will:
- Lead, motivate and develop a specialist team of CSWs and CSW Plus staff
- Manage staff deployment, timetabling and operational delivery across a range of educational settings
- Oversee recruitment, induction, performance management and professional development
- Maintain high-quality service standards and provide leadership on SEND and EHCP implementation
- Build strong relationships with colleagues, families and external partners to ensure exceptional learner support
What we're looking for:
- Qualified CSW with experience of performance management, quality assurance and staff development of CSW professionals
- Qualified to BSL Level 3 or above
- Strong knowledge of Deaf culture and Deaf education
- Experience managing CSW teams or similar specialist support services
- Excellent organisational skills, including workforce planning and timetabling
- Knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with students, families, colleagues and external partners
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Why Join Us?
At the Deaf Academy, you'll have the opportunity to lead a highly skilled team and make a meaningful difference to the lives, education and future opportunities of Deaf young people every day.
The Deaf Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks.
