Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (QTVI) (487779)

Department of Children’s Services

Low Incidence Team

Qualified Teacher of the Vision Impaired x 0.8 FTE

Band/Grade: MPS/UPS + 2 SEN (qualified) / 1 SEN (unqualified) 

This post is based within the Low Incidence Team to be deployed to our Primary Local Authority Led Resourced Provision for Children with Vision Impairment at Grove House

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

Are you an outstanding teacher with a passion and commitment to make a difference to children’s lives?

We are seeking to recruit to our team of qualified Teachers of the Vision Impaired and other professionals working with children with Vision Impairment across the Low Incidence Team within the Local Authority led Resourced Provisions (LARPs). 

You will work as part of a team of specialist staff to contribute to the effective and efficient teaching and learning for vision impaired pupils at Grove House Local Authority led Resourced Provision and will:

•  Teach and support Vision impaired pupils in the primary mainstream local authority led resourced provision with reference to their education, social and emotional development, liaising with mainstream teachers, parents / carers and other professionals, agencies and services as appropriate.
•  Ensure the assessment and recording of pupils’ achievements and progress within statutory requirement and those of the school and Low Incidence Team.
• Participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents / carers relating to all duties in this document, preparing reports and other documentation needed to ensure Vision impaired pupils’ needs are identified and appropriately met. 

We would be happy to consider applications from outstanding teachers who wish to train as a Teacher of the Vision Impaired. 

For further information regarding this post please contact:

Grace Barrowclough, Lead Teacher, Grove House Local Authority led Resourced Provision for Vision Impaired Children and Young People 07773 030555 or email. g.barrowclough@ghps.paymat.org

An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

Closing Date: 31st December 2022