Lead Specialist Teacher for Vision Impairment
George Abbot School
Guildford, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR to be negotiated
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Negotiable
- Apply by:
- 14 January 2019
Job overview
George Abbot School is a large 11-18, mixed comprehensive, situated on the north side of Guildford, within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station. It is a forward looking and dynamic school which has a reputation for excellence in every area. George Abbot became an Academy on 1 July 2011 and went on to be a founding member of the GEP multi academy trust. We also have Teaching School status.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent position for a motivated and enthusiastic teacher to work with the Head of VI Specialist Centre to ensure that children and young people with vision impairment (CYPVI) receive full access to the curriculum and school life and attain or exceed expected levels of progress. The thriving VI Specialist Centre comprises two full-time and two part-time members of staff and offers provision for children and young people with vision impairment across all key stages.
You will be a qualified teacher holding, or studying towards, or be prepared to study for, the mandatory qualification (MQ) for Qualified Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (QTVI). We will seriously consider those applicants without the MQ who have a commitment to complete the distance learning qualification in vision impairment.
You will have an inclusive approach to learning, together with a particular interest in the teaching and learning of children and young people with vision impairment.
You will be someone who can, ideally, teach across the full age and ability range and be prepared to take part/lead educational trips and provide support for extra-curricular activities.
For an informal discussion please contact Liz Kemp, Deputy Headteacher, via the school office on 01483 888000.
For further details and an application form, please visit www.georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk/recruitment/
Closing date: 9am on Monday 14 January 2019
Interview date: Wednesday 23 January 2019
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About George Abbot School
George Abbot School is a forward thinking academy providing an inclusive education, for around 2,000 young people, aged 11-18. We are located in Burpham, Guildford with good transport links to the surrounding area.
We have a highly skilled and motivated staff team and, as a school, are constantly seeking to refine our teaching practice. This means that our students benefit from an exceptional learning experience. We are part of a network of successful schools and are able to provide Initial Teacher Training and deliver the Early Career Framework programme to early career teachers across Surrey. We prioritise the provision of highest quality continuing professional development for all teaching and support staff.
We are proud of our excellent resources and have great facilities for sport, visual and performing arts, ICT, as well as a range of well equipped science labs and general classrooms. We remain ambitious and continually seek ways to improve the school environment.
We are a member of the Learning Partners Academy Trust and work closely with a number of partner schools, not only within the trust but nationally.
Ofsted (December 2019) said: “Pupils happily attend George Abbot School. They respect their teachers and behave well in lessons. Pupils take their studying seriously and try to get the most out of their experiences at school. Teachers expect a lot from pupils.”
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