Job Description
Job Details
Grade: CS1-5
Salary: £ - £ per annum
Hours: 23.1
Contract Duration: Temporary Maternity Cover until 17/10/2027 or the earlier return of the post holder.
Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland.
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Interviews will take place 11/11/2026
Role Purpose
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work as a Teacher of Visual Impairment (VI) across schools throughout the Scottish Borders with a base at Philiphaugh Community School, Selkirk. This peripatetic role involves travel as required across the authority to support children and young people in a range of educational settings.
The successful candidate will play a key role within Scottish Borders Council's Targeted Pupil Support Service, working collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies to ensure that children and young people with a visual impairment can access learning, participate fully in school life and achieve their potential.
As part of a dedicated Peripatetic Team, the successful applicant will provide specialist support to children and young people with visual impairments including assessing the impact of visual impairment on learning and participation, planning and delivering individualised interventions, advising on strategies, resources and environmental adaptations, and supporting transitions throughout a learner's educational journey.
The post holder will also:
- Support schools to develop inclusive practice for learners with visual impairments.
- Provide advice, guidance and professional learning to school staff and other partners.
- Work closely with families and multi-agency colleagues to ensure coordinated support.
- Contribute to the implementation of local and national policies relating to inclusion and additional support for learning.
- Promote the development of independence, confidence and self-advocacy skills in children and young people with visual impairments.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled professional who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with visual impairments and empowering those who support them to understand and respond effectively to their needs.
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Essential
- A degree (B.Ed/PGCE/PGDE) in Primary or Secondary Teaching.
- Evidence of Continued Personal Professional Development.
- Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (or an assurance that full registration will be forthcoming)
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into
Hiring: Teacher of Visual Impairment - Various Locations - SBO10443 (Newtown St Boswells) in Melrose employer: Scottish Borders council
Earlston High School, part of the Scottish Borders Council, is an excellent employer that prioritises the professional development and well-being of its staff. With a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, teachers are encouraged to grow through continuous professional development opportunities while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners in a vibrant community. Located in the picturesque Scottish Borders, the school offers a unique environment where educators can thrive both personally and professionally.
