Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (QTVI)
Full time, Permanent
Salary: Teachers’ Main to Upper Pay Scale (Outer London) + SEN Allowance
Location: Cognus Office, First Floor, Cantium House, Wallington, SM6 0DZ (peripatetic
across Sutton)
Deadline: Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 17:00.
Candidates are requested to be available for an interview on Friday 10th October 2025.
Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London
Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream
schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we
deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the
lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.
Join our highly regarded HaVES Team, where specialist expertise changes lives.
Cognus is seeking a passionate, skilled, and motivated Qualified Teacher of the Visually
Impaired (QTVI) to join Sutton’s Hearing and Vision Education Service (HaVES), a close-knit,
specialist team supporting children and young people aged 0–25 with vision, hearing, or
multi-sensory impairments.
Working across schools, early years settings, colleges, and homes, you will play a pivotal role
in ensuring that children and young people with visual impairment can achieve and thrive.
This is your opportunity to make a tangible difference while developing your professional
expertise within a supportive and ambitious service.
Why work for us?
At HaVES, you’ll find:
A collaborative, expert team – where you’re supported by colleagues who share
your passion for inclusive education.
Time to make an impact – a manageable caseload and dedicated supervision so you
can focus on quality.
A commitment to your growth – ongoing CPD, internal coaching, and opportunities
to lead innovation.
Strong partnerships – we work closely with families, schools, therapists, and multi-
agency teams to ensure joined-up support.
A culture that values you – A comprehensive benefits package including employee
assistance.
You will:
Manage a caseload of visually impaired children and young people, including those
with complex needs.
Registered in England and Wales No: 10276456. Registered office: Cantium House. Railway Approach, Wallington SM6 0DZ
Provide high-quality teaching, advice, and specialist interventions, including braille
and assistive technology support.
Carry out assessments, produce clear recommendations, and monitor progress to
ensure outstanding outcomes.
Support and train education staff, parents, and carers to develop confidence in
meeting individual needs.
Contribute to Sutton’s inclusive education strategy and raise awareness of visual
impairment across the borough.
About you
You will be:
A Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (QTVI), or willing to undertake the
mandatory qualification.
Experienced in working with visually impaired children/young people across age
ranges and settings.
Knowledgeable about the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching strategies.
Skilled in delivering training and building positive partnerships with families and
professionals.
Confident in using specialist resources, braille, and assistive technology (or
committed to developing these skills).
You will bring us your expertise and commitment, and in return we offer an excellent
package including:
i) Salary on Teachers’ Main to Upper Pay Scale (Outer London), plus SEN Allowance,
dependent on skills and experience
ii) Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
iii) School holiday periods in line with the teaching calendar
iv) Regular manager support and supervision to help you thrive in your role
v) Opportunities for hybrid working when not delivering face-to-face support
vi) Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme,
Perkbox and (upon completion of probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans
Cognus reserves the right to adjust these additional discretionary benefits to improve
quality of their services provided, maintain affordability for the Company and to
ensure benefits remain fit for purpose with staff needs.
vii) Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion
viii) Cognus Coaching Programmes
ix) An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues who share your
passion for making a difference
Registered in England and Wales No: 10276456. Registered office: Cantium House. Railway Approach, Wallington SM6 0DZ
If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to
recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed application form, downloaded from
https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/,
with a supporting statement addressing the person specification. The deadline for receipt is
Thursday 2 nd October 2025 at 17:00. Candidates are requested to be available for an
interview on Friday 10th October 2025.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jane Morgan, Head of SEND
Support at jane.morgan@cognus.org.uk.
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities
which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed before
the commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the
child protection procedures adopted by the Company and Sutton’s Local Safeguarding
Partnership.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.