Peripatetic Visual Impairment Teacher 0.8FTE

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job. It\’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We Currently Have The Following Opportunity

Peripatetic Visual Impairment Teacher 0.8FTE – PKC12723

£33,594 – £50,589

Based at 2 High Street, Perth

You will provide peripatetic teaching support, training and advice to children and young people with a vision impairment, parents/carers and professionals across Perth & Kinross, in homes and educational settings to enable them to access an inclusive education and thrive.

Please be advised that interviews for this post will be held on 23 June 2025.

You Must

Skills & Experience Required

• Have, or be eligible for, full GTC Scotland registration.
• Have a degree or equivalent professional qualification and have experience of learning and teaching preferably in the context of comprehensive education.
• Have, or be willing to undertake, the Postgraduate qualification in Additional Support Needs (Visual Impairment).
• Have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Ideally, you will have experience of working with children and young people who have a visual impairment and should be able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant curriculum and assessment issues, use ICT, apply a variety of teaching strategies, provide advice to education staff, demonstrate commitment to inclusion, establish relationships with children, young people and parents, and motivate and relate positively towards them.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share. Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in delivering our key priorities. In your application and during interview, you will be asked to describe situations that demonstrate these values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here\’s What We Can Offer You

• A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
• Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher\’s Pension Scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We support flexible working where possible and encourage you to discuss options with the recruiting manager. We provide training and support for professional development.

Next Steps

We welcome your application. Please contact Lesley McGuigan, Principal Teacher, for more information. Click \”APPLY NOW\”. External candidates should provide contact details for 2 referees, including one from your current or most recent employer. Existing Perth & Kinross Council teachers need only provide 1 reference from their current Head Teacher.

We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee interviews for applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria. For reasonable adjustments, contact the recruitment team. Appointments depend on successful pre-employment checks, including references, criminal record checks, and eligibility to work in the UK.

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