Teacher of Visual Impairment

Looking for a position in a school that is as committed to the continued development and support of its teaching staff as it is to its pupils?

Here at Moor End Academy we are committed to developing all staff within their roles and creating opportunities for further career progression. Every employee of Moor End Academy has access to the Teachers Pension Scheme or West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

The Academy uses Schools Advisory Service as our cover insurer and included in this is a number of wellbeing benefits for all members of staff. These benefits include a stress counselling service, physiotherapy service, cancer support service and a 24 hour GP Helpline. Wellbeing Benefits including annual flu vaccinations, fresh fruit for staff, staff exercise classes and much more!

Teacher of Visual Impairment 

MPS/UPS + up to SEN 2 

This post is sited in the Specialist Provision within Moor End Academy which provides support for Children and Young People with visual impairments, their families and designated local mainstream schools.  

This Specialist Provision is part of a range of provision for children with Sensory Impairment in mainstream schools which includes provision within EYFS, KS1 and KS2 at Dalton JI&N school and provision within KS3 and KS4 at Moor End Academy. These specialist provisions form one of four strands of support for children with: Autistic Spectrum Disorders; Speech, Language and Communication Needs; Sensory Impairments and Physical Impairments.   

This role is required to work as part of a team including teachers, support staff and a range of other professionals to support the learning and welfare of all targeted pupils.   As a key professional for the specialist provision for visual impairment the post holder will develop and lead strategies which will impact upon the learning and inclusion of children with visual impairment ensuring successful inclusion in their local mainstream school. The postholder will be line managed by the teacher in charge of the provision for visual impairment at Moor End Academy. 

This role will involve organising, delivering and evaluating learning for children with visual impairment from across Kirklees through outreach. The post also involves working in partnership with parents/carers and families in order to build confidence and trust.  It will also involve working with the SENCOs, class teachers and support staff in a range of mainstream schools.

If you want to be part of this journey to outstanding and you feel that you would like to be a part of our team, then we would like to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 24th June 2019 

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check via the DBS. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.