Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD) - Hurworth Primary School (Lingfield Education Trust)
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,001.00 to £40,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Main Scale or UPS1 (£37,870 - £52,219) plus SEN allowance (£2,787) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Company: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 295510 |
Summary
Specialist Advisory Teacher andndash; Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD) andndash; Darlington
Low Incidence Needs Service (LINS)
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Pay Scale: Main Scale or UPS1 (andpound;37,870 - andpound;52,219) plus SEN allowance (andpound;2,787)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Required: 1st September 2026
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www.hurworthprimary.comandnbsp;
01325 720028
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We are seeking to appoint a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD) to join our outreach service. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with deaf children and young people, empowering them to access learning, thrive in education and reach their full potential. The team is based at Hurworth Primary School, but applicants will be required to travel within the Darlington area.
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We are looking for someone who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the mandatory qualification QTOD (or is currently working towards it)
Has recent experience in a teaching or advisory role working with Deaf Candamp;YP
Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion and high aspirations for children and young people
Builds positive, trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies
Has a secure understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant educational legislation
Is organised, flexible and confident working independently across multiple settingsandnbsp;
The successful applicant will work as an integral member of our Low Incidence Needs Service, alongside another QTOD, and a Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (QTVI) and a sensory Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). The work is peripatetic and provides support to children and young people, schools/settings and families. The successful candidate will be joining an established and forward-thinking team. You will have experience of working with Deaf Candamp;YP and be willing to learn new skills. You will be required to provide support from preschool, including newborns, to post-16. You will be able to commit to a 52-week cover to liaise with the newborn Hearing Screening Programme as required and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. A commitment to inclusive education and high aspirations for Deaf Candamp;YP is essential.
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If this role excites you and aligns with your values and expertise, we would love to hear from you. Please review the application materials carefully and submit a completed application form, along with a supporting personal statement and cover letter, outlining why you would be an excellent fit for this role and our service.
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The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service), and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
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The post will be based in Hurworth Primary School; however, the Trust reserves the right to require you to work at other schools within the Trust. As part of Lingfield Education Trust, there are exciting opportunities to work across the Trust and for career progression.
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Application packs are available from the school office. Please email our Office Manager, Mrs Rebecca Kukielka on rkukielka@hurworth.lingfieldtrust.org.uk or phone the school to request an application pack on 01325 720028.
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All completed application packs must be returned directly to the school or emailed. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged; please use the email above to arrange. A visit can be arranged by appointment via the school office.
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Closing Date:andnbsp; 12.00 pm Friday 15th May
Shortlisting:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Friday 15th May
Interviews:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; W/c 18th May
Low Incidence Needs Service (LINS)
andnbsp;
Pay Scale: Main Scale or UPS1 (andpound;37,870 - andpound;52,219) plus SEN allowance (andpound;2,787)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Required: 1st September 2026
andnbsp;
www.hurworthprimary.comandnbsp;
01325 720028
andnbsp;
We are seeking to appoint a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QTOD) to join our outreach service. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with deaf children and young people, empowering them to access learning, thrive in education and reach their full potential. The team is based at Hurworth Primary School, but applicants will be required to travel within the Darlington area.
andnbsp;
We are looking for someone who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the mandatory qualification QTOD (or is currently working towards it)
Has recent experience in a teaching or advisory role working with Deaf Candamp;YP
Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion and high aspirations for children and young people
Builds positive, trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies
Has a secure understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant educational legislation
Is organised, flexible and confident working independently across multiple settingsandnbsp;
The successful applicant will work as an integral member of our Low Incidence Needs Service, alongside another QTOD, and a Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (QTVI) and a sensory Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). The work is peripatetic and provides support to children and young people, schools/settings and families. The successful candidate will be joining an established and forward-thinking team. You will have experience of working with Deaf Candamp;YP and be willing to learn new skills. You will be required to provide support from preschool, including newborns, to post-16. You will be able to commit to a 52-week cover to liaise with the newborn Hearing Screening Programme as required and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. A commitment to inclusive education and high aspirations for Deaf Candamp;YP is essential.
andnbsp;
If this role excites you and aligns with your values and expertise, we would love to hear from you. Please review the application materials carefully and submit a completed application form, along with a supporting personal statement and cover letter, outlining why you would be an excellent fit for this role and our service.
andnbsp;
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service), and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
andnbsp;
The post will be based in Hurworth Primary School; however, the Trust reserves the right to require you to work at other schools within the Trust. As part of Lingfield Education Trust, there are exciting opportunities to work across the Trust and for career progression.
andnbsp;
Application packs are available from the school office. Please email our Office Manager, Mrs Rebecca Kukielka on rkukielka@hurworth.lingfieldtrust.org.uk or phone the school to request an application pack on 01325 720028.
andnbsp;
All completed application packs must be returned directly to the school or emailed. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged; please use the email above to arrange. A visit can be arranged by appointment via the school office.
andnbsp;
Closing Date:andnbsp; 12.00 pm Friday 15th May
Shortlisting:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Friday 15th May
Interviews:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; W/c 18th May
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