Specialist Teacher Adviser

Department - Children's Services

Peripatetic role however the caseload is likely to be based around the Basingstoke area.

37 hours per week, permanent

Ref: HCC1362196

We are looking for a qualified teacher of the visually impaired (QTVI) to join our countywide, multi-disciplinary team of Specialist Teacher Advisers.

As a Specialist Teacher Adviser, you will join the Visual Impairment (VI) team which consists of Qualified Teachers of VI and Paediatric Rehabilitation Officers. The team works with children, their families, early years settings, schools (mainstream and special) and colleges. The team provides advice and support to promote the inclusion, empowerment, progress and raising of achievement of children and young people with visual impairment.

In addition to QTVI training and experience, candidates will be expected to have successful classroom teaching experience as well as knowledge of the wider field of special educational needs. You'll be committed to inclusion and making a difference to pupil outcomes. You will also appreciate the importance of team work within a peripatetic service and be able to show evidence of supporting and mentoring others.

As this is a peripatetic teaching position, you must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role. A mileage allowance is paid.

The caseload is likely to be based around the Basingstoke area.

If you have the skills, enthusiasm and commitment to work as part of a team and with young people with a visual impairment we would like to hear from you

For an informal discussion please contact Ruth Hartland - Team Leader on 01252 814777/6.

For more information and to apply online, please visit www.newjob.org.uk. Alternatively, to request an information pack, please call us on 0300 555 0223. Textphone users only can call free on 0808 100 2484.

Closing date: 1st October 2014.
Interview date: 10 October 2014.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.