Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or Qualified Teacher willing to complete QTHI
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4331b86f-0112-4add-b6a1-7e7a24482ab6 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Understanding of the distinctive nature of a faith school
• A practising Catholic
• Qualified Teacher of the Deaf
• Qualified Teacher Status willing to complete QTHI
• Degree Level Qualification
• Knowledge of British Sign Language at level 1 Qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum for your specialist subject at KS3 and KS4
• Teaching specialist subject at Key Stage 3 and 4
• Varied and successful high school teaching experience
• Experience of safeguarding students with Special Educational Needs
• Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with parents, staff and students
• Working with children with English as an Additional Language
For all details, please refer to the Application Pack on Kent Teach
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
• Training opportunities are provided for all staff
• Participation in overseas and UK school residential trips.
• Generous Pension scheme for all staff
• Access to Kent Rewards which offers a range of local and national discounts in shops and health clubs, as well as discounts on travel, insurance and Kent Adult Education courses.
• Flu vaccination reimbursement.
• Eye test subsidy.
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential, practical and emotional support including financial guidance, legal enquiries, counselling, and additional support services.
• State of the art Fitness Suite for staff to use free of charge.
• Chapel with opportunities for collective prayer and reflection, welcoming to those of all faiths and none and the opportunity for support from our Chaplain.
Further details about the role
Are you a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or a Qualified Teacher with a passion to work with children and young people with Hearing Impairment?
Do you want to train to gain this qualification?
St Gregory’s Catholic School welcomes applications from teachers who wish to train to undertake the Mandatory Qualification in Hearing Impairment. For those appointed to the training post, there will be access to a training and mentoring package of up to £10,000.
This post will include the provision of specialist support, teaching and advice to enable access to learning and the development of independence for d/Deaf learners.
Message from the Headteacher
Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity. I’m Mike Wilson, Headteacher at St Gregory’s Catholic School, and I’m proud to say that our St Francis de Sales Centre for the Deaf is an integral part of our school community-a flagship Specialist Resource Provision for Deaf students in the South East.
We have big ambitions for this provision. Our goal is to create an environment where Deaf students thrive academically, socially, and personally. That means a Deaf curriculum that opens doors to future careers, cutting-edge technology, and enrichment opportunities like work experience, guest speakers, and trips.
To achieve this, we need a Teacher of the Deaf who shares our vision-someone who will work alongside me and the senior leadership team to shape the future of this flagship provision.
If you’re passionate about making a real difference and want to help us realise our ambitions, we’d love to hear from you. I’d be delighted to offer you a visit or a call to discuss the role further.
Apply today and join us in creating a future full of opportunity for Deaf young people.
– Mike Wilson, Headteacher
Commitment to safeguarding
St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
• Understanding of the distinctive nature of a faith school
• A practising Catholic
• Qualified Teacher of the Deaf
• Qualified Teacher Status willing to complete QTHI
• Degree Level Qualification
• Knowledge of British Sign Language at level 1 Qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum for your specialist subject at KS3 and KS4
• Teaching specialist subject at Key Stage 3 and 4
• Varied and successful high school teaching experience
• Experience of safeguarding students with Special Educational Needs
• Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with parents, staff and students
• Working with children with English as an Additional Language
For all details, please refer to the Application Pack on Kent Teach
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
• Training opportunities are provided for all staff
• Participation in overseas and UK school residential trips.
• Generous Pension scheme for all staff
• Access to Kent Rewards which offers a range of local and national discounts in shops and health clubs, as well as discounts on travel, insurance and Kent Adult Education courses.
• Flu vaccination reimbursement.
• Eye test subsidy.
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential, practical and emotional support including financial guidance, legal enquiries, counselling, and additional support services.
• State of the art Fitness Suite for staff to use free of charge.
• Chapel with opportunities for collective prayer and reflection, welcoming to those of all faiths and none and the opportunity for support from our Chaplain.
Further details about the role
Are you a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or a Qualified Teacher with a passion to work with children and young people with Hearing Impairment?
Do you want to train to gain this qualification?
St Gregory’s Catholic School welcomes applications from teachers who wish to train to undertake the Mandatory Qualification in Hearing Impairment. For those appointed to the training post, there will be access to a training and mentoring package of up to £10,000.
This post will include the provision of specialist support, teaching and advice to enable access to learning and the development of independence for d/Deaf learners.
Message from the Headteacher
Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity. I’m Mike Wilson, Headteacher at St Gregory’s Catholic School, and I’m proud to say that our St Francis de Sales Centre for the Deaf is an integral part of our school community-a flagship Specialist Resource Provision for Deaf students in the South East.
We have big ambitions for this provision. Our goal is to create an environment where Deaf students thrive academically, socially, and personally. That means a Deaf curriculum that opens doors to future careers, cutting-edge technology, and enrichment opportunities like work experience, guest speakers, and trips.
To achieve this, we need a Teacher of the Deaf who shares our vision-someone who will work alongside me and the senior leadership team to shape the future of this flagship provision.
If you’re passionate about making a real difference and want to help us realise our ambitions, we’d love to hear from you. I’d be delighted to offer you a visit or a call to discuss the role further.
Apply today and join us in creating a future full of opportunity for Deaf young people.
– Mike Wilson, Headteacher
Commitment to safeguarding
St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.