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Teacher of the Visually Impaired (qualified, or an experienced teacher of any age group
with a willingness to train for the mandatory qualification)
Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary: MS1-6/UPS dependant on experience and SEN1/2 dependant on qualification.
Location: Sefton, Magdalen House
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time 0.6 FTE
Hours: 19.5 hours per week over 3 days.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 08/05/2025 at 23:55
Interviews: 20/05/2025
More information: https://ats-sefton-redeployment.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/309482?ga_client_id=901c33cc-4c64-4358-81c3-0fa6fe667c56
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Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Part time position 0.6 FTE over 3 days - Teachers Pay and Conditions
Permanent
We require a qualified teacher of the visually impaired or an experienced teacher with a
willingness to train for the mandatory qualification. The ideal candidate will have well-
developed problem solving, negotiating and organisational skills, with the ability to work
independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate fairness and
openness with a high degree of integrity.
If the successful candidate does not hold the mandatory qualification, they will be expected
(and supported) to achieve this. This will include an expectation to become proficient in
Braille and the use of access technology.
About the Service
Sefton Inclusion Service is looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher who is qualified, or
willing to train to achieve the mandatory qualification, to join the Vision Impairment Team.
The team works across the authority within the home, pre-school, school, and college settings
supporting the educational, social, and emotional needs of visually impaired children and
young people from 0-25.
We are seeking candidates that are committed to:
facilitating the inclusion of children and young people who have vision needs in a
range of educational settings – nursery, mainstream and special - providing advisory
and / or teaching support as required.
having high expectations of children and young people with vision needs
improving outcomes for children and young people with vision needs from 0 -19 (25
with EHCP).
empowering those working with children and young people with vision needs through
support, advice, and training.
providing family centred support for all children and young people on caseload.
About the Role
We would welcome applications from experienced teachers of any age group with a
willingness and capacity to train for the UEB Braille qualifications. The successful candidate
should be comfortable working with technology and will be willing and able to learn to use
specialist technology both to prepare learning materials and to support learning.
The post involves working for the Vision Impairment Team in nurseries, schools and colleges across
the borough as well as home visits. In return, you will learn lifelong specialist skills that
make a real difference to children and young people and become part of a friendly and highly
motivated team. The successful candidate will be supported through an enhanced induction
and be given some directed working time to complete the Braille course, if required.
Candidates should note that successful completion of the Mandatory Qualification to become
a QTVI and successful completion of the Braille course is regarded as a competency for the
post.
You will be required to manage a teaching and advisory caseload across the borough. This
involves identifying and meeting the needs of visually impaired pupils to enable them to
overcome potential barriers to learning and social inclusion; to make progress and be
successfully included in the full range of educational settings. This includes the use of
specialist IT, Braille and other bespoke approaches, incorporating these into everyday
practise for pupils with vision impairment. There will be an expectation to travel
independently to a variety of locations in the local authority.
More about the role of the QTVI
There will be a short presentation on the role of the QTVI, explaining the nature of the work
and the skills and attributes that contribute to the success of the team. The presentation will
be on Wednesday 30th April, 4-5pm at the Professional Development Centre, 225 Park Lane,
Formby, L37 6EW. You do not need to book on this session, but it would be helpful for
planning purposes if you could email Neil to inform him of your intention to attend.
For an informal discussion about the role, contact Neil Farmer neil.farmer@sefton.gov.uk :
Tel: 07815 465594
Safeguarding
Sefton Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people, and vulnerable adults.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to
apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information
about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
Equal Opportunities
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given
in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme
will be invited to interview.