Job Information
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Northumberland Sensory Support Service as a permanent, 0.8fte Qualified Teacher of Visual Impairment (QTVI).
The successful candidates will work throughout the Northumberland area on a peripatetic basis.
You will work in a variety of different settings, including in the home.
The role will involve direct intervention teaching in a classroom, 1:1 or small group setting. The child centred practice advisory element of the role involves collaborative working with other relevant professionals.
The post will sit under the umbrella of the Low Incidence Needs Team. The Service work with children and young people whose ages range from 0-25.
The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher and will preferably have at least 3 years teaching experience. Applications are invited from qualified and experienced Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (QTVI).
However, the mandatory qualification needed to become a qualified teacher of visual impairment could be funded by the local authority and must be taken up within the first 2 years of the post.
Working with our children, young people and their families is highly rewarding and enjoyable, and we welcome applications from people who can demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, commitment, and a sense of humour.
The ability to work both individually and as part of a team is essential.
Experience in working with students who have a visual impairment is desirable. The ability to travel across Northumberland is an essential part of the role.
We are offering:
· A permanent position; 0.8fte (4 days)
· Salary MPS/UPS per annum plus SEN 2 (when qualified)
· Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Closing date: Tuesday the 26th of March 2024
Please note the successful candidates must be available for interview on Tuesday 16th of April 2024.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Allison Gilder, Low Incidence Needs Team Service Manager at; Allison.gilder@northumberland.gov.uk or Rebecca Marshall, VI Team Leader at; Rebecca.marshall@northumberland.gov.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, so that our teams reflect the communities we serve.
It is a great time to join us, and we welcome your application.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
