College Learning Leader  

33.5 hours per week (Term Time only) 

Actual salary between £20,492 – 21,521 (based on a full-time equivalent of between £25,849 – £27,146)  

The Deaf Academy is recruiting for Learning Leaders to join our college team in supporting Deaf students in our college. This would suit someone with experience in adult social care or adult education background.

This is a fantastic opportunity to change the lives of Deaf students while developing your own skills – the Academy delivers in house BSL qualifications during work hours, so you can learn on the job!  

You will be supported and developed as part of a passionate, skilled team, who do their utmost to inspire and enable our young people to thrive. You will be supporting young people to achieve their academic ambitions but also prepare for independence. Alongside assisting the Classroom Teacher in planning, monitoring, assessments and effective teaching and learning of all students.  

Your role as Learning Leader brings this daily experience to life for our students, supporting them to achieve their individual goals and gain independence. Each day as a College Learning Leader is varied and inspirational – our curriculum is broad and specific to each student, including learning in the classroom and out in the community. Classroom sizes are small in order to provide the best learning and communication support to each individual. Staff are well supported through our weekly CPD sessions, and in being sponsored through BSL qualifications to help your professional development.  

You will be based within our purpose-built facility in Exmouth. This new world-class Academy will change the lives of Deaf students. It will break down barriers to Deaf young people, bring communities together and enable families to thrive.  

We’re seeking Residential Care Workers to join our inspiring team supporting our students (aged 9-25) to develop their independent living skills, whilst supporting their education. The role will be in either our new adult residential centre, or part of our on-site residential flats at the academy. Both are based in Exmouth, and are a couple of minutes walk from the beach.

1.  Are you an experienced Residential Care Worker looking for a new challenge? Ready to take the next step in your career and do something truly meaningful?
2. Or are you curious about working with Deaf young people and learning British Sign Language (BSL)?
3. Are you passionate about wanting to make a difference to young people’s lives?
4. Do you want a job that is varied and rewarding, where you’ll also be getting out and about planning and organising social activities locally and further afield?
5. We’ll provide full training, including British Sign Language (BSL) training and sponsorship to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. If you’re already qualified at Level 3, fantastic. But if your experience comes from education or another support role, that’s valuable too — we’ll help you grow into the role and sponsor you to achieve your diploma.

Every day as a Residential Care Worker is different. You’ll be supporting our young people who live in our Academy Residential Home to develop their independent living skills, as well as organising social activities, for example, activities in the local community, trips to the beach, cinema or bowling, as well as trips further afield. Our students spend their day in our School or College, some also doing work placements or qualifications elsewhere, after which they return to our residential care flats. The shift pattern for this role is therefore outside of ‘school hours’.

Take a look at our dedicated recruitment site for further details, staff stories and how to apply: Residential care workers – the Deaf Academy

Here at the Deaf Academy we have a unique culture. Student and employee development is at the core of what we do. We inspire the next generation to do incredible things. We are an award-winning organisation and our teams create a positive, stimulating environment to enable our children and young people to thrive. We’re looking for extraordinary people to join us and help shape our future. Working with us is more than just a job. You’ll have access to fantastic benefits and receive invaluable training to develop your career.

*This position is working during the academy’s term time, plus an additional 5 training days. The minimum salary for this role with no sleep-in rate applied is £25,692pa (this would apply to those only working the Mon-Fri shift pattern). The salary including sleep-ins may be up to £29,8721pa (this includes payment for the maximum amount of sleep-ins possible for those working on full shift pattern), or £32,123 pa for those at top of the pay scale.

We have a number of roles available to start in September, we will therefore be shortlisting applications on a rolling basis. The Academy may close or amend the advert before the closing date.

Residential Care Worker, Exmouth 

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Weekends only), Term time 39 weeks per year 

We are seeking 2 weekend Residential Care Workers to provide personalised weekend care support to a 16‑year‑old female who is Deaf with MSI needs and requires weekend short stay care, supported by a stable 2:1 staffing team in her own flat. The young person has alternative care during the week and attends the Deaf Academy College. This position is weekend during term time only. You will play a key role in offering meaningful respite, promoting independence and supporting her wellbeing.

You will be:

1. Building a trusting, consistent relationship
2. Communicating with the young person in spoken English and will learn BSL
3. Supporting the young person with emotional regulation and sensory needs
4. Encourage confidence and autonomy by supporting independence & daily living
5. Cooking, meal planning and shopping
6. Household routines such as tidying and laundry
7. Encouraging the development of life skills
8. Following care plans and risk assessments
9. Maintaining a calm, supportive, structured environment
10. Assisting with behaviour support and emotional wellbeing
11. Liaising with parents and professionals as required
12. Completing necessary records and reports 
13. Supporting medical and physical needs where required

This role includes supporting the young person in various activities:

1. Pottery and sewing
2. Youth club
3. Swimming and gym sessions
4. Outdoor walks and local community activities
5. Sensory‑based and creative activities

You will accompany her and provide safe, person‑centred support in line with her communication and sensory profile.

Here at the Deaf Academy we have a unique culture. Student and employee development is at the core of what we do. We inspire the next generation to do incredible things. We are an award-winning organisation and our teams create a positive, stimulating environment to enable our children and young people to thrive. We’re looking for extraordinary people to join us and help shape our future. Working with us is more than just a job. You’ll have access to fantastic benefits and receive invaluable training to develop your career.