Teacher of Visual Impairment 0.4 FTE

To teach/support visually impaired children and young people within allocated caseloads. This will mean travel throughout the area of Perth & Kinross offering support to schools with children who are visually impaired.

For further information on this post, please contact the headteacher at Fairview School on 01738 473050.

Requirements

• Must be able to attend on a regular basis and cope with the demands of the job
• Experience and/or training in teaching, preferably in the context of comprehensive education.
• Knowledge of relevant current curriculum developments and their bearing on classroom practice – primary and secondary
• Curriculum development in Curriculum for Excellence and NQ.
• Supporting children and young people with additional support needs
• Supporting children and young people with visual impairment
• The ability to motivate children and relate positively towards them.
• Supportive approach to collegiate activities Enthusiasm for participating in school activities and establish links with colleagues and other professional agencies
• Effective communication skills.
• Appropriate knowledge of curriculum and assessment issues relevant to the post
• Full current driving licence and use of a vehicle
• Willingness to undertake relevant professional training
• Keen to further develop specialist skills and other aspects of the professional role.

Education & Qualifications

• Fully GTC registered in primary or secondary subject
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Responsibilities

• teaching assigned pupils together with associated preparation and record keeping
• developing and adapting the school curriculum
• assessing, recording and reporting on the progress of pupils
• preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration
• providing advice and guidance to pupils and parents on issues related to individual pupils’ education
• promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
• working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals
• working with babies and undertaking home visits
• undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
• participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review
• contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school

The Individual

• Flexible approach to working.
• Prepared to participate in wider contexts of school life and work.
• Effective team player able to take a full part in the collegiate workings of the department.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and other professional colleagues.
• Willing to contribute positively to school ethos and pastoral care duties.

Please note, should you be invited to attend interview, you will be asked to provide 2 references. Therefore, when completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide contact details for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer. If you are already employed as a teacher with Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide 1 reference, which must be from your current head teacher.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Closing date: 15/04/2018

Reference: PKC04258

Fairview School
Oakbank Crescent
Perth