Advisory Teacher for Vision Impairment

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Advisory Teacher for Vision Impairment

The Inclusion Support Advisory Service is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher for Vision Impairment. You will play a key role in enabling learners to access, progress, and be included in mainstream settings across Derbyshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference for children and young people, in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and empower school-based professionals to meet the needs of learners with vision impairment.
• Model best practice and share impactful resources, approaches, and strategies.
• Facilitate joint working with families, partners, and agencies to secure positive outcomes.
• Advise on specialist equipment and effective interventions.
• Deliver training and support to school staff.
• Maintain high-quality records and prepare written visit reports.
• Promote inclusive education in line with the SEND Code of Practice and Derbyshire Graduated Response.
• Contribute to service development and policy.
• Ensure safeguarding and equality are at the heart of your practice.

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher for Visual Impairment.
• Proven experience in classroom teaching (mainstream or specialist provision).
• Experience supporting visually impaired children and young people.
• Ability to deliver successful interventions and training.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and equality.

Desirable:

• Level 2 qualification in Braille (or willingness to undertake).
• Advanced qualification in SEND.
• Experience in advisory/outreach work and professional development for school staff.

Please submit your application form, detailing your experience and suitability for the role. For further information please contact Claire Cotton, Claire.cotton@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 21 November 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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