Educational Communicator for Deaf Children

Job Description

Educational Communicator for Deaf Children (BSL Level 6 or working towards)

Salary: Thurrock Band C Point 13 - 19

(£25,089.94 - £28,758.90 actual salary per annum)

35 hours 45 minutes per week

Monday to Thursday 7:45am - 3:30pm (30 minute unpaid break)

Friday 8:15am - 3:30pm (30 minute unpaid break)

38 weeks of the year - term time only plus one week of additional hours to be used to support deaf pupils outside of lessons.

Are you passionate about helping deaf and hearing-impaired students thrive in school and achieve their full potential?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Educational Communicator for Deaf Children to work in the Additional Resource Provision for Deaf Children. The successful candidate will provide direct and indirect support for deaf students' speech, language and signing acquisition. They will work in a class with deaf learners to facilitate communication and access using a range of communication modes (Oral and BSL) and strategies as appropriate.

The successful candidate will assist in the preparation of learning materials including the transcription of videos and preparing learning materials appropriate to the needs of deaf learners and adapt or enhance the learning environment through technical aids. They will provide appropriate support to students during exams and assessments and support during activities outside of the class, for example residential trips and extra-curricular activities.

Candidates will have a minimum of a Level 6 qualification in British Sign Language - we may consider those who are currently working towards Level 6.

We are seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting deaf and hearing-impaired children and young people
• An excellent communicator with strong BSL skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Committed to promoting independence, inclusion and high aspirations for every child.
• Organised, reflective and eager to develop their professional expertise.
• Committed to promoting independence, inclusion and high aspirations for every child.
• Organised, reflective and eager to develop their professional expertise.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the educational experience and life chances of hearing-impaired students within a supportive and innovative school community.

St Clere's School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:  

• Relocation package of up to £8,000 for new employees renting or buying a property
• Two Week October Half-Term
• Recognition of continuous service 
• Automatic enrolment into the National Teacher Pension Scheme
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools 
• National Conditions of Service 
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme 
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

 If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now. To request a visit to the school or for more information please speak to Liz Anderson hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648901.   

St Clere's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.         

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop) 

Closing date: 30th September 2026 at midday

Interview Date: 7th October 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.    

Information about the School

St Clere’s Secondary School is located on the edge of Stanford-le-hope, surrounded by a large expanse of fields needed for a vast array of sports activities. We have a stunning range of facilities including a drama studio, Apple-Mac suites, Science labs, a Sports Pavilion, well-stocked library with research and quiet study spaces. We encourage our pupils to engage, be inquisitive and able to succeed in all their academic and personal endeavours. We also offer specialist provisions for both deaf and visually impaired students.