Specialist Teacher For Children With Visual Impairment

About the role 

Highly motivated qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired required to join The Sensory Education Support Team (SEST) as soon as possible but by 1^st September 2024 at the latest. This is a permanent part time position working 3 days per week and is a countywide post.  Lincolnshire County Council pay a generous mileage allowance of 45p per mile for any business mileage undertaken from the successful applicant’s nearest designated work base. A full valid driving license and access to a vehicle is required. 

About you

The successful applicant will need to work in collaboration with other SEST team members and Ophthalmology in supporting pupils with a range of vision needs across Lincolnshire.  Key tasks within the role will be to: work in partnership with a range of professionals, staff in schools and parents in order that the vision needs of learners can be met; to deliver training; and to monitor and evaluate the progress and attainment of these pupils.   

Qualified Teacher Status is essential and, further, qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired status is required (although consideration may be given to someone who is nearing completion of the accredited course or who is willing to train. If necessary, training will be paid for and supported by the team.) Full induction and on-going support will also be provided.

The post is advertised under Teachers' Terms and Conditions (Term time only) and salary will be paid at the successful candidate's current salary rate on the Teachers' Pay Scale and will also attract a SEN Allowance; level to be determined depending on experience and qualifications (Between £2,384 and of £4,703 per annum). Please note - confirmation of the current salary rate will be required from the candidate's current or most recent employer in order that this will be honoured.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package 
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure 

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact: Karen Donnelly via email Karen.Donnelly@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications close on the 1st July and interviews will take place on the 11th July.

Best of luck with your application!

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.