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Closes 29.09.26 Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) | Sutton, London | Full Time, Permanent Cognus is hiring a QToD to join our highly regarded Hearing and Vision Education Service (HaVES) — a specialist, collaborative team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people with sensory needs. The role: Support children and young people aged 0–25 who are Deaf, including those with complex and additional needs, across educational settings in the London Borough of Sutton.

Press release “Charlotte Arrowsmith takes on her first commissioned directing role, with Stephen Collins and Kitty Devlin starring in a production performed in British Sign Language and spoken English Merton Arts Space, Wimbledon 17 – 20 September 2026 Tickets here A new Deaf-led production of Nick Payne’s award-winning Constellations has been developed in British Sign Language (BSL) and spoken English, making Deaf culture part of the play itself.

Required for November 2026 or January 2027 Primary Teacher of Deaf Children Salary Range: MPS, fringe allowance and SEN points, dependant on qualifications. This is a full time permanent position. Discounted accommodation onsite is available if required. Due to increasing numbers, we are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and committed teacher to join a well-established and expanding team. The successful candidate will be based in a lower school class teaching a small group of children.

“Heathlands School is delighted to invite prospective students and their families to our Sixth Form Open Day on Tuesday 6 October 2026, from 10.00am to 2.30pm. The Open Day is aimed at Year 11 students and their parents/carers who are exploring post-16 options. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about our A Level and BTEC courses for 2027-2028, meet teachers and current Sixth Form students, and experience lessons at both Heathlands and our linked school, Marlborough.

Details from SignHealth “We currently have Home Office funding to deliver specialist training and workshops for mainstream providers across England. As a result, there is no cost to your organisation for participating. One of our key offers, Domestic Abuse in the Deaf Community, is delivered by an experienced Deaf trainer with specialist professional experience in domestic abuse.

Get the Right Support for Your Patients BeHeard by MED-EL counselling support The counselling sessions are for anyone considering or supporting a hearing implant journey, including parents, family members and caregivers. They provide a safe space to talk with an accredited therapist who has lived experience of hearing loss and is also a cochlear implant user. Having been through the hearing implant journey themselves, the therapist understands the questions, concerns and emotions that can arise.

Make a lasting difference to the lives of deaf children and young people in Merton Merton Sensory Support Service (MSSS) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (QToD) to join our friendly, supportive and highly regarded team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established service dedicated to helping deaf children and young people achieve their full potential.

Resource | 01.09.2026 | By Teresa Quail In 2023, BATOD’s statutory assessment and examination access arrangements working group was made aware that deaf students had been advised to remove their hearing aids in exams. BATOD provided guidance to BATOD members, other members of the deaf education community, JCQ, Qualifications Scotland, and Ofqual’s Access Consultation Forum.

“SignHealth launches recruitment for second Young People Advisory Board cohort Applications are now open for deaf young people aged 13-16 from across the UK to join SignHealth’s Young People Advisory Board (YAB) and influence services, policies and campaigns affecting deaf communities. SignHealth’s YAB is a group of deaf young people aged 13-17 years old, who are passionate about creating positive changes for deaf young people.

Ofqual press release “Results can be trusted to open doors to opportunities,” says Ofqual Chief Regulator Ofqual Chief Regulator Sir Ian Bauckham has said today’s A Level, vocational and technical results can be trusted to open doors to skilled employment, apprenticeships and university.