Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairments (SEND) in Warwick

Exhall Grange Specialist School is a specialist educational facility located at Easter Way, Ash Green, Coventry. The Warwickshire Vision Support Service, operating on behalf of Warwickshire County Council, leads and manages specialist support services for children with visual impairments from birth to 25 years in homes, early years, schools and colleges.

We are seeking to recruit a Qualified Teacher of the Vision‑Impaired (QTVI) on a full‑time contract to start as soon as possible. Compensation will be TMS or UPS plus a midpoint SNA allowance depending on qualifications. Suitably experienced teachers who do not hold the mandatory V.I. qualification can apply and, if successful, will receive TMS or UPS plus a low‑point SNA allowance until qualified. They must be prepared to undertake the V.I. teachers' qualification. Mileage allowance is £45 per mile.

Responsibilities:

• Manage your own caseload and receive regular supervision from the line manager.
• Provide peripatetic teaching support, training and advice to children and young people with a visual impairment, parents/carers, educational and other professionals across a variety of settings.
• Offer tailored advice and support for staff working with visually impaired learners.
• Forge good relationships with key partners and parents/carers.
• Make clear, targeted recommendations to schools and placements through assessment and observation.
• Conduct functional vision assessments.
• Travel throughout the county, requiring a licence vehicle owner with business insurance.

Qualifications:

• Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with a visual impairment.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment across all service users.
• Excellent practitioner with up‑to‑date skills.
• High expectations for all service users.
• Good team skills.
• Experience of teaching pupils with visual impairments.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle with business insurance.

Many of our children and young people are physically or emotionally extremely vulnerable or have life‑limiting conditions. Some are highly anxious and require our calm, predictable and nurturing environment to access school. We are committed to ensuring all pupils reach their full potential and encourage our pupils and staff to “Be Your Best Self”, which encapsulates our core purpose. All pupils follow the National Curriculum at a level appropriate to their ability and needs. We are destination driven and focus on developing the skills our pupils need for independence, employment and life. We encourage our pupils to develop the qualities of our school values: Respect, Resilience, Confidence, Motivation, Aspiration and Integrity. This is as important to us as the academic and vocational curriculum. Our facilities include a large field, a primary playground, large EYFS outdoor areas, grassed and astro‑turfed playing spaces, two large hall spaces, a forest school area, a sensory room, soft play area and spacious classrooms. We enhance our curriculum with events and activities, including impact days and external visits.

How to Apply:

Closing time/date: 09:00 a.m on Wednesday 18 March 2026. Completed application forms should be sent to: Mrs P Kane, HR Officer, Exhall Grange Specialist School, Easter Way, Ash Green, Coventry, CV7 9HP or via email to recruitment@exhallgrange.co.uk. All email applications received will be acknowledged. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25 March 2026. As part of our safer employment processes, we can only accept Exhall Grange application forms – please do not send CVs. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, internet searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will require an enhanced Child and Adult Workforce Disclosure and Barring check. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and references will be sought prior to interview.