Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Job Description and Person Specification
Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a child centred day and residential school providing
deaf children aged 3 – 19 with access to language (English and BSL), literacy and all
curriculum areas. An inclusive speaking and signing community working hard to
prepare young people for life beyond school through a 24 hour curriculum promoting
self-esteem and a positive sense of identity.
TITLE OF POST
Teacher of Humanities (Religious Education) (0.4FTE)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
To whom:
Co-ordinator/s of Secondary Department through Coordinator of 11 – 19
Teaching and Learning to Principal
For whom:
Education Assistants, volunteers or students on placement allocated to your
classes.
JOB PURPOSE
To actively participate in the development and teaching and learning of Humanities in the
Secondary Department. To ensure the best possible learning outcomes for pupils of all abilities
in Secondary Department learning Humanities
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Other Teachers delivering Humanities in Secondary Department
Complex Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
Assessment for Learning Coordinator/ Data Analyst
JOB OUTLINE
 To plan, deliver, record and report on the development, progress, attainment and
achievement of pupil’s learning Humanities
 To teach clearly structured lessons/sequences of work which interest and motivate
children and;
-
Take into account inclusion and diversity
-
Have clear learning objectives which are shared with learners
-
Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to match the individual needs
of learners
 To establish a purposeful learning environment where children and young people feel
engaged and confident; where diversity is valued; where there are opportunities to
maximise teaching and learning
 To set appropriately challenging teaching and learning targets for whole class, groups or
individuals including differentiated homework activities
 To evaluate the achievement of learning objectives. Use this information to continuously
improve teaching practice
 To liaise with other teachers delivering Humanities to ensure continuity in the teaching
jd role specification part time humanities (RE)
Page 1 of 3
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Job Description and Person Specification
and learning of these subjects across the curriculum
 To deliver assembly on a rota basis
 To engage pupils in learning Humanities and achieve accredited examination passes in
these subjects
 To contribute to risk assessments for Humanities activities and classrooms
 Keep abreast of changes in the subject areas and the way they are taught, including
participating in whole school and external continuing professional development
opportunities
 To prepare and present informative reports to parents and carers; prepare and submit
accurate information for Annual Reviews by the date requested
 Mark and monitor pupils’ work, give constructive feedback, share targets as required
 Systematically assess and record pupil progress, maintain records of successful learning,
pupil strengths and weaknesses. Use these records to inform planning and discern the
level at which the pupil is achieving
 To be a form tutor and share responsibility for the academic and pastoral care of a small
group of children including home/school liaison if requested
 To deliver the Citizenship curriculum to an identified tutor group if requested
 To work closely with the Specialist Speech and Language Therapists, Educational
Audiologist, British Sign Language tutors in the delivery of specific aspects of the
Curricula.
 To be aware of and align teaching practice with the communication profiles of individual
pupils
 To support the audiological needs of pupils including checking audiological equipment
such as hearing aids and implants. Report any faults or concerns to the Audiologist or
Audiology Assistant.
 To supervise pupils at normal recess and at the end of the day on a rota basis
 To liaise with other professionals including Social Services, physical and mental health
professionals, voluntary organisations
Respecting the rights, dignity and worth of all young deaf learners, all staff must treat all deaf
learners with dignity and respect regardless of sex, gender, ethnic origin, religion, political
persuasion and ability. ALL STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH THE SCHOOLS
HEALTH AND SAFETY, EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WHEN GOING ABOUT THEIR DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES
All staff should be committed to the communication approach of the School which values
equally BSL and English. They should be prepared to improve their own bilingual skills
(whether this is improving their BSL or English skills) as well as helping others to do so.
They must be committed to good working by hearing /deaf teams.
jd role specification part time humanities (RE)
Page 2 of 3
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Job Description and Person Specification
Outline Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualified Teacher of secondary aged pupils and subject specialist in
Humanities (RE)

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or willing to start training within 3 years of
appointment

British Sign Language Levels 1 and 2 (or willing to start training upon
appointment)

Desirable
Knowledge, Understanding, Experience
Up to date knowledge of relevant Key Stages and National Curriculum
requirements together with accredited examinations

Recent experience of planning, preparing, delivering and assessing
Humanities curricula

Knowledge of a range of Humanities curricula and its appropriateness for
pupils with different abilities

Knowledge and understanding of a range of teaching and learning styles


Teaching and learning young deaf learners
Skills
Able to differentiate curricula and resources to ensure pupils of all
abilities enjoy and achieve their potential

Able to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal
boundaries with children and young people

Able to analyse data including tracking of pupil progress and trends,
evidencing school performance, improvement and target setting

The ability to de-esculate potentially challenging situations

Able to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment

Personal Qualities
Emotionally resilient and demonstrates ability to work in a variety of
settings

Commitment to the protection and safeguarding and wellbeing of children
and young people

Ability to establish productive partnerships with pupils, parents, carers
and the wider community of the school

Ability to demonstrate honesty and integrity and uphold public trust and
confidence in the teaching profession

Fitness to Teach.
Physically and mentally able to undertake the prescribed teaching
activities set out in The Education (Health Standards) (England)
Regulations 2003

jd role specification part time humanities (RE)
Page 3 of 3