The Sensory Inclusion Service 

Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired Required from 1^st January 2025

0.4 – Permanent 

 Teachers T&Cs

UPR 1     +1 SEN/2 SEN POINTS (Dependent on qualification)

We are seeking to appoint a 0.4 permanent Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired from January 2025, or sooner if possible.  The successful candidate will work within the Sensory Inclusion Service, which offers services to sensory impaired children and young people as part of Joint Arrangements between Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire Councils. 

The successful candidate will hold the mandatory QTVI qualification.

Experience of supporting visually impaired children, their families and educational settings in a peripatetic support role is required. The appointed candidate will join a team of Teachers of the Visually Impaired and allied professionals working with sensory impaired children and young people with a range of sensory, learning and communication needs. 

The role of Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired requires excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and the ability to work independently as well as contributing to the wider team within the Sensory Inclusion Service. The ability to be well organised and work to deadlines is essential.

Due to the nature of this role you must be able to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

Appointment would be subject to successful references and an enhanced DBS check.

For further information please contact Linda Webb on 07896420390 or Gill Dorricott   on  07973454639.  

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

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 At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

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Attached documents
Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired JD.docx