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Teacher of the Deaf – Aberdeen School for the Deaf
At Aberdeen School for the Deaf, our Teachers of the Deaf play a vital role in helping deaf children and young people learn, communicate and thrive.
Our Teachers of the Deaf are qualified teachers with an additional Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Inclusive Education (Deaf Learners.) This is a mandatory qualification for becoming a Teacher of the Deaf. They work closely with pupils, families and other professionals to make sure every child can take part fully in school life and reach their full potential.
What our Teachers of the Deaf do:
Teach and support deaf pupils using a range of communication methods, such as spoken English, British Sign Language (BSL) and visual resources.
Plan lessons and activities that match each pupil’s individual learning and communication needs.
Set personalised targets, contribute to Individualised Education Programmes (IEPs), and take part in review meetings to track progress and celebrate success.
Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and a positive sense of identity.
Work with families, audiologists, speech and language therapists, and other teachers to ensure consistent and effective support.
Check and maintain hearing technology such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, radio aids and classroom sound systems.
Promote deaf awareness across the school and encourage everyone to learn more about deaf culture and communication.
Our Teachers of the Deaf are dedicated, caring professionals who make a real difference to the lives of deaf children and their families.
Peripatetic Teacher of the Deaf – Aberdeen School for the Deaf
Our Peripatetic Teachers of the Deaf support deaf children and young people from birth to S6 across Aberdeen City and the surrounding area. They visit nurseries, schools, and family homes, making sure every child and young person has the support they need to communicate, learn and thrive.
They are qualified teachers with an additional Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Inclusive Education (Deaf Learners.) This is a mandatory qualification for becoming a Teacher of the Deaf. They play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop confidence and build strong self-advocacy skills — learning how to understand and communicate their own hearing needs.
What our Peripatetic Teachers of the Deaf do:
Visit children and young people in early years, primary, secondary and specialist settings.
Provide home visits for babies and pre-school children, supporting families from the very start of their child’s learning journey.
Offer advice and support on listening, language and communication development.
Work with class teachers and support staff to make learning accessible and inclusive.
Set and review individual learning targets, contribute to IEPs, and take part in multi-agency review meetings to monitor progress.
Support pupils to use hearing aids, cochlear implants, radio aids and other technology effectively.
Help children and young people develop independence and self-advocacy skills as they move through school and prepare for adult life.
Promote deaf awareness and inclusive practice in every setting they visit.
Our Peripatetic Teachers of the Deaf are dedicated professionals who travel across the city to ensure that every deaf child — from birth through to leaving school — is supported to reach their full potential.
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