At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with vision impairment through high-quality teaching and learning.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in Bradford's Children's Sensory and Physical Needs Service.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, wellbeing support, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Qualified teacher status; training available for outstanding candidates.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Department of Children’s Services – Education and Learning – Specialist Teaching & Support Service (STaSS) Children’s Sensory and Physical Needs Service: Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment. Our vision is to provide high quality support for all Bradford children and young people using a collaborative approach through transformational learning experiences so that they can flourish, make excellent holistic progress and successfully transition to responsible citizens.
Role Details
- Qualified Teacher of the Vision Impaired 3 days a week – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday to complement an established working pattern.
Key Responsibilities
- Work flexibly within the structure of the Children’s Sensory and Physical Needs Service, ensuring the raised achievement and maximum inclusion of children with vision impairment through high quality teaching and learning.
- Work as part of the Local Authority led Resourced Provision team within the primary resourced provision for children with vision impairment to provide direct assessment, including for statutory processes, teaching and intervention to children with vision impairment, to effect good transitions from nursery/home settings and onto secondary, with particular regard to their education, social and emotional development, and improving outcomes.
- Promote partnerships with families, professionals and a range of agencies, and participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents/carers relating to all duties in this document, preparing reports and other documentation needed to ensure pupils’ needs are identified and appropriately met.
We would be happy to consider applications from outstanding teachers who wish to train as a Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment.
Salary & Start Date
- Salary: MPS/UPS + 2 SEN (qualified) / 1 SEN (unqualified)
- Start Date: ASAP
Benefits
- An opportunity to work within a dedicated, skilled and supportive team.
- Planned continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to your role.
- Access to wellbeing support and resources and other employee benefits.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council’s Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.
Qualified Teacher of the Vision Impaired employer: Bradford Corporation
Bradford Corporation is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people affected by domestic abuse. With a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being, you will enjoy generous benefits such as 32 days of annual leave and a 5% employer pension contribution, alongside opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment. Join us in Bradford, where your expertise can truly make a difference in the community.
