Education, Skills and Early Years
SEND and Inclusion Sensory and Physical Support Service
Advisory Teacher for Children and Young People with a Vision Impairment (QTVI)
Ref: 000905
Contract: Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2a or 2b dependent upon qualifications and experience
Hours: 32.5 per week
Location: Oldham Council, Oldham Council Offices, Spindles Shopping Centre, George Street, Oldham, OL1 1HD
Closing Date: Monday 15th September 2025
Shortlisting and Interview Dates: TBC.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced teacher who holds the ‘Qualified Teacher for Children and Young People with a Vision Impairment’ mandatory qualification or who is willing to train and qualify within 3 years of appointment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with which to build and maintain effective relationships with all CYP, families and professionals.
• Sound knowledge, skills and direct experience of working with CYP with a vision impairment.
• Grade 1 or grade 2 braille qualification or the willingness to attain.
• The use of a car is necessary to work in settings throughout the borough.
  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

ABOUT US:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:
A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.
We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the vision impairment team in Oldham. Providing teaching, support and advice to children and young people (CYP), schools, families and other agencies with respect to CYP with a vision impairment as a part of the council’s specialist education services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work with identified CYP to help promote inclusion and to overcome barriers to learning as a result of their vision impairment.
• To work collaboratively with service staff, school staff, families, pupils and other professionals.
• To deliver and facilitate effective training and development of staff in schools and other agencies to raise awareness and skills for supporting pupils with a vision impairment.
• To plan and deliver interventions for children with a variety of different learning needs and styles.