The Deaf Academy

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

We recognise the contribution that Service personnel, reservists, veterans, the cadet movement and military families make to our organisation, our community and to the country. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant by:

Offering employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community:

• ­Veterans: supporting the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process
• ­Service Spouses & Partners: supporting the employment of Service spouses and partners in recognising they may have gaps in employment due to their relocation or deployments (whilst adhering to the academy’s safer recruitment processes)
• ­Advertising employment: Promoting roles with the Forces Families Jobs Forum.

About us

The Deaf Academy is a Special Residential School - a unique provision in the UK, offering a specialist curriculum, teaching, support and care to Deaf young people, the majority of whom have accompanying additional needs. This is a fantastic place for young people to learn, develop and be part of a diverse Deaf multilingual community. Our aim is to develop empowered, confident young people who are equipped to embark into adulthood with aspiration, skills and resilience. We have a range of talented staff who are specialists in their fields, from teaching, to care, therapies and corporate services, all fostering a culture of breaking down barriers and inspiring our young people and adults in all they do.