Head of Sensory Support Centre - Crawley - Randstad Education : Job Details

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher seeking a challenging and rewarding role?

Do you have experience supporting deaf and visually impaired students?

If so, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Randstad Education is looking for a Teacher in Charge of the Sensory Support Centre/Teacher of the Deaf in Crawley. This school's supportive and inclusive school environment is dedicated to providing education for all students, including those with sensory impairments. A competitive salary that fits your experience, credentials, and teaching background is offered by this opportunity.

This role involves teaching, curriculum development, collaboration with other staff, and ensuring the student's access to a high-quality education. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced teacher, proficient in using various communication methods, including BSL.

This is a permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.

You can simply email your CV now to and I will get in touch with you shortly!

Responsibilities:

• Improve outcomes and learning access for D/deaf and hearing-impaired students.
• Motivate and engage students with a focus on high achievement.
• Passionate about supporting young people and making a lasting impact.
• Committed to growth through ongoing development and collaboration.
• Support inclusion with SSC staff and teachers.
• Differentiate materials for hearing-impaired students.
• Use BSL/SSE and build vocabulary resources.
• Help track student progress, support interventions, and contribute to targets and Annual Reviews.
• Assist in managing amplification needs and proper use of audiological equipment.
• Prepare resources for 1:1 pre-teaching and post-teaching sessions.
• Participate in professional development to stay updated.

Preferred Skills:

• Be proficient in teaching Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Hold BSL Level 2, 3, or 6 (all department staff are BSL trained).
• Apply a Total Communication approach in the classroom.
• Demonstrate strong motivation, engagement skills, and a focus on achievement.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience in a sensory support centre is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEN or knowledge learning difficulties.
• Demonstrate strong motivation, engagement skills, and a focus on achievement.
• Be highly organised, with excellent record-keeping.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to and I will be in touch with you!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!