QTVI - Qualified Teacher for Vision Impairment

1.2 FTE - Full Time, Part-Time, Permanent, MPS + UPS (if applicable) + SEN allowance depending upon qualifications. We have more than full time hours available but will be looking to recruit either full time or part time.

Bristol Sensory Support Service works across the four unitary authorities of Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We currently have a QTVI vacancy to work in a peripatetic role with schools, early years settings, special schools, colleges and families (0-25); to build their capacity to meet the needs of learners with vision impairment, through our Advisory and Teaching programmes.

You will be a professional who has commitment to working in partnership with our stakeholders and seeking to improve the outcomes for all our young people with vision impairment. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, the ability to work independently, and the ability to contribute to the wider team within the Service. Being well organised and able to meet deadlines is essential.

We will also consider suitably experienced teachers without the mandatory qualification who are interested in developing your skills in this field. You will need to be an outstanding practitioner who has recent classroom teaching experience, a passion for SEND, and a willing to undertake the two-year specialist postgraduate qualification to train as a QTVI. The Service provides a mentor for all new members of staff and for those in training.

Due to the nature of this role, you are required to travel independent to meet the requirements of this post.

Why Bristol City Council?       

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you will need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Due to the nature of this role you must be able to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post. Teachers within the Service may work across more than one of the Unitary Authorities.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation..

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please call Nathan Meager, Team Leader on: 07557202058 or e-mail: nathan.meager@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.