Teacher of Braille
New College Worcester (NMSS)
Worcestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- UQT 1-6 (depending on experience) £18,419 – £28,735 Pro rata salary (0.6/3days equivalent) £11,051 - £17,241
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 4 July 2022
Job overview
NEW COLLEGE WORCESTER (NCW)
New College Worcester is a nationally regarded non-maintained residential special school, devoted to the education of vision impaired young people aged 11 – 19. We are seeking to appoint from September 2022
TEACHER OF BRAILLE, 0.6fte (AC218/0722)
Grade: UQT 1-6 (depending on experience) £18,419 – £28,735
Pro rata salary (0.6/3days equivalent) £11,051 - £17,241
Are you passionate about Braille - both for yourself and teaching it to people who are both vision-impaired and fully sighted? Are you able to talk about the importance of Braille to parents and professionals? Do you have ideas for promoting Braille both internally and to the wider community? Can you rise to challenges and think on your feet and out of the box? If your answer to these questions is "Yes", you might be the person New College Worcester is looking for.
We are looking for a Braille instructor to assist the Head of Braille in teaching and promoting Braille and the development of new resources. A thorough knowledge of the Literary Unified English Braille code is essential; knowledge of other codes would be advantageous.
NCW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is conditional on an enhanced DBS clearance and Registration, satisfactory and verified references, medical clearance and a six-month probationary period. NCW is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Full details and application form can be downloaded from NCW’s website (www.ncw.co.uk/vacancies) or telephone 01905 763933 for details. Interested candidates are welcome to visit College, or speak with Head of Braille (spotter@ncw.co.uk) or SL: VI Education (vward@ncw.co.uk). Candidates must complete an NCW application form, CVs alone will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 09.00 on Monday 4 July 2022.
All applications will be acknowledged by email, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after closing.
INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE: Thursday 7 July 2022.
About New College Worcester (NMSS)
- New College Worcester (NMSS)
- Whittington Road, Worcester
- Worcestershire
- WR5 2JX
- United Kingdom
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