The salary attached to this 3-day per week role is Teachers' Pay Range (fringe): £45,344 - £50,471 per annum, pro-rata for part-time hours, with an SEN allowance of between £2,679 - £5,285 per annum dependent on whether the successful applicant holds the Post Graduate Diploma in the Education of Children/Young People with Vision Impairment (a mandatory qualification for Teachers of visually impaired children and young people). We in Physical and Sensory Support (PSS) are excited to be recruiting for an Advisory Teacher of Vision Impairment to join our fantastic team for 3 days per week (0.6FTE). PSS is a county-wide team sitting within Children, Families and Lifelong Learning. Rewards and Benefits An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing Access to a learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Working within a friendly, inclusive team About the Role PSS is a team which includes Teachers and Specialist Teaching Assistants who work in home and school settings. As an Advisory Teacher for Vision Impairment (ATVI), you will work with visually impaired children and young people across the range of ability, between the ages of 0 and 19 years (as well their families, Teachers and other involved professionals). As an ATVI with PSS, and being a qualified Teacher, you will bring your recent teaching experience and extensive knowledge of special needs and disability to the role. You will be delivering a statutory service to vulnerable children and young people, some of whom are potential braille-users. If you do not hold the Post Graduate Diploma in in the Education of Children/Young People with Vision Impairment, we will enrol you for a funded two-year, part-time university course commencing September 2026. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement should clearly evidence the following: Teaching qualification showing QTS Commitment to, and knowledge and recent experience of, working with visually impaired children and young people and/or children and young people with additional needs and disability Experience of working within a team and the positive contribution you have made Willingness to undertake a funded, 2-year post-graduate course in the education of children/young people with vision impairment If you are an experienced, qualified Teacher and think this could be the role for you, we look forward to receiving your application. The advert closes at 23:59 on the 21/04/2025 with an interview date to be arranged. Please click on the 'apply online button' below to submit your application which will consist of a CV and supporting statement which should describe why you are interested in working with children and young people with vision impairment. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.