Teacher of Children with Vision Impairment 0.8
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all, and free from discrimination and bias.
The Coventry Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Support Service exists to deliver the aspirational challenge set to us by young people with SEND and their families: ‘To Lift the Cloud of Limitation and enable them to enjoy an ordinary life’.
We are a creative, connected, and forward-thinking service. Together with our families and partners in schools, settings, the NHS, and third sector, we have driven change that has pushed us to the cutting edge of SEND.
The Sensory Team are specialist (hearing and vision) teachers and support staff providing highly specialist support and advice for children and young people with hearing or vision difficulties in Coventry aged from 0-25.
The team provides information, equipment, and direct teaching in homes, early years settings, and schools across Coventry to promote inclusion, empower families, and raise achievement.
What is the job role?
Teacher of Children with a Vision Impairment 0.8 - Salary TMS/UPS + SEN 1 or 2 Allowance depending on mandatory QTVI qualification.
The post involves:
1. Providing peripatetic teaching support, training, and advice to children with a vision impairment, young people, parents/carers, and professionals across Coventry in homes, educational settings, and special schools.
2. Conducting functional visual assessments to inform on the educational implications of vision impairment.
3. Promoting the wellbeing, self-esteem, and self-advocacy skills of children with a vision impairment.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Teacher of the Vision Impaired to join our team. A Teacher of the Vision Impaired qualification is desirable; however, applications will be considered from excellent teachers with relevant teaching experience looking to develop their career in working with pupils with a vision impairment.
You must be willing and able to undertake specialist mandatory training for this post which is a two-year distance learning course as soon as possible.
You will have:
1. Qualified Teacher Status
2. A good level of experience of successfully teaching children who have SEN
3. A good knowledge of how to promote education access for children and young people with a VI or the ability to gain this knowledge.
4. Experience of successful team-working and excellent interpersonal skills
5. Excellent ICT skills, to support children with VI in their learning.
If you would like an informal discussion about this post or to visit, please contact Joanne Appleton, Sensory Team Lead at joanne.appleton@coventry.gov.uk.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
1. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
2. Are currently in care or have previously been in care
3. If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Interview date(s): Week beginning March 19th.
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit Coventry City Council Vacancies.
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