Overview
As a Teaching Adviser, you will translate assessment, evidence and policy into practical, enabling guidance for schools and settings. You’ll work across localities to strengthen inclusive teaching and curriculum access, using coaching and professional learning to build capacity. This role supports early intervention and coordinated multi‑agency work within the SISM framework, helping children with SEND flourish in their local communities. You’ll contribute to a broader transformation of SEND and Inclusion across Norfolk, shaping a new professional offer with cross‑agency collaboration.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible working including hybrid and remote options
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Relocation expenses (where applicable)
- Blue Light card for eligible workers
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist teaching advice and intervention using observation, assessment, modelling and coaching to identify needs and improve curriculum access
- Support whole-setting improvement with leaders and practitioners to evaluate inclusive culture, pedagogy and provision and set development priorities
- Build professional capability through coaching, networks, resources, training and practice-development activities
- Contribute teaching expertise to SISM arrangements and multi‑agency forums to strengthen planning and support
- Assure quality and professional standards through timely, high‑quality advice and participation in supervision and service quality assurance
- Demonstrate professional leadership, share learning, and lead agreed projects under Senior Teaching Adviser direction
Key requirements
- Qualified teacher or equivalent recognised teaching qualification with substantial successful teaching experience and a track record of improving outcomes for SEND
- Understanding of inclusive pedagogy, adaptive teaching, curriculum access, assessment, graduated provision and the SEND Code of Practice
- Ability to advise, coach and train education professionals and influence practice
- Strong professional judgement to analyse complex information and prioritise competing demands
- Experience working with children, families, education leaders and multidisciplinary professionals
- Willingness to work flexibly across settings, with travel around Norfolk and occasional out‑of‑hours work
- Regulated activity with children and DBS clearance requirements
- Advisory and coaching capability
- Influence and facilitation of professional dialogue
- Reflective practice and capability building without creating dependency
- Inclusive pedagogy
- Assessment and observation techniques
- Consultation and modelling
Teaching Adviser- SEND and Inclusion in Norfolk employer: Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to training opportunities and resources to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children in the community. Located in Norwich, this role provides the unique advantage of working within a collaborative environment that values partnership with schools and families, ensuring a rewarding experience for all involved.
