QTVI - Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment (0.6 or 0.8)

Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1RB

41 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  18 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS-UPS plus SEN Allowance £5285

QTVI - Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment (0.6 or 0.8) job summary

Plantsbrook School is a forward-thinking mainstream secondary school with a well-established VI (Vision Impairment) resource base. We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment (QTVI) to join our SEND team on a part-time, fixed-term basis. This vital in-house post marks an important step in strengthening our support for students with visual impairments.

We are open to discussion regarding working hours, ideally seeking a candidate available for 0.6 or 0.8 FTE.

The Role Will Involve:

• Providing specialist teaching and support for students with visual impairments within our dedicated VI base.
• Conducting functional vision assessments (FVAs) and contributing to statutory processes such as EHCPs and annual reviews.
• Delivering direct teaching and intervention tailored to individual access needs, including Braille and assistive technology.
• Collaborating with the SENCO, teaching assistants, and subject teachers to adapt learning resources and classroom delivery.
• Offering training and guidance to staff to promote inclusive teaching practices across the curriculum.
• Liaising with families, external professionals (e.g., Ophthalmology, Habilitation specialists), and examination officers to ensure comprehensive support for students.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with QTS and the mandatory qualification for teaching children and young people with visual impairments (QTVI).
• A confident, empathetic professional with a secure understanding of how to adapt the curriculum for visually impaired learners.
• Someone committed to promoting independence, inclusion, and achievement for students with visual impairments.
• A team player who can lead on staff development, resource modification, and digital accessibility.

We Offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school environment with an experienced SEND team.
• Strong support from leadership and a culture that values professional development.
• The opportunity to shape and develop an in-house provision for visually impaired students.

How to Apply

To apply or to find out more about the role, please visit our website or contact the school directly. We welcome informal conversations or visits prior to application.

Closing Date: 10am Monday, September 2025
Interview Date: W/c 8 September 2025

Plantsbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All postholders are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Please note successful candidates for all Broadleaf Partnership Trust vacancies will be requested to apply for Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, although a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Plantsbrook School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1570 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Plantsbrook School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plantsbrook-school-sutton-coldfield

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