Advisory Teacher for Children and Young People with Visual Impairment

• manage a caseload of children and young people with visual impairment, including those with complex additional needs
• provide specialist teaching, advice and training to schools, SENCOs, and support staff
• support families, including those with children below statutory school age
• carry out functional vision and learning media assessments
• develop and monitor individual support programmes and outcomes
• advise on and support the use of specialist equipment and assistive technology
• teach braille and promote access to the expanded core curriculum
• work closely with education, health, and social care professionals
• contribute to training, awareness raising, and workforce development

• qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• mandatory Qualification in Visual Impairment (or willingness to train)
• experience working with children and young people with visual impairment
• the ability to teach braille
• a strong knowledge of eye conditions and their educational impact
• understanding of assessment, monitoring, and evidence-based interventions
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• commitment to inclusive education
• full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

•  be part of a highly regarded specialist team
•  work in a role with real impact on children’s lives
•  access to ongoing professional development and training
•  opportunity to shape inclusive practice across Dorset

This is a full time role at 32.5 hours per week.

 This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.

 This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

 For an informal discussion please contact Christopher Marshall, by emailing [email protected]

 See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. 

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We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
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• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
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You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

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We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

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