ADVISORYTEACHER (VISUAL IMPAIRMENT)

Date: 1 Sept 2025
Job Location:Gloucester

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: AdvisoryTeacher (Visual Impairment)
• Job Location: Advisory Teaching Service
• Salary: MPS or UPS
• Hours per Week: 22.20
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 29/09/2025
• Job Requisition Number: 11922
• This post is not open to job share

You will deliver high-quality, timely assessments and interventions under the guidance of the Lead Advisory Teacher, working collaboratively with families, educational settings, and health professionals to support children and young people with visual impairments.
You’ll teach specialist skills such as Braille, the use of assistive technologies, and independent living techniques, while also modifying curriculum materials and advising on access arrangements for exams. A key part of your role will be to promote high aspirations and support smooth transitions at key educational stages, including preparation for adulthood.
You’ll contribute to service development, safeguarding, and emotional wellbeing initiatives, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, eye conditions, and best practices in visual impairment education.