2 Full Time Permanent Posts for Teacher of the Deaf

Our outstanding innovative and welcoming primary special school caters for children between the ages of 2 - 11 years old who are Deaf and require a sign bilingual education. We are currently funded for 65 places. The school has a national reputation as a centre of excellence in Deaf Education. We seek to appoint an excellent Teacher of the Deaf committed to providing high quality learning opportunities, so that Deaf children can reach their potential within our bilingual setting.

Longwill is a small, friendly special school which offers an excellent education to Deaf pupils from throughout the West Midlands and surrounding areas.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

• Is a qualified Teacher; either a QToD or has the commitment to train to be a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (Fully Funded)
• Has high expectations for pupils and is an excellent communicator.
• Thinks creatively to create diverse and unique learning experiences.
• Is self motivated and a lifelong learner.
• Is able to lead a classroom team effectively.
• Has the ability to communicate in British Sign Language Minimum Level 2 and is committed to developing their signing skills to at least Level 3, or beyond.

We can offer you:

• An innovative and exciting special school environment, committed to providing the best opportunities for Deaf children and staff.
• The opportunity to work in a school which prioritises the continued professional development of its staff.
• Delightful and hardworking Deaf sign bilingual children.
• A supportive environment with dedicated and highly skilled staff.
• Flexible PPA provision which can be taken off site (fortnightly).

A commitment to CPD is essential.

Applications are welcome from Teachers who are both Qualified Teachers of the Deaf and those who are either currently training or would wish to in the future.

Informal visits are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange at .

Closing Date for Applications: 04/05/2026 at 9.00 am with Interviews to be held on 15/05/2026.

Further information and an application pack is available on the school website . Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

Longwill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work in the UK.

An online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.