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Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment – Orchard Hill College, Beaconsfield
| Posting date: | 13 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,425 to £46,143 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Lecturer scale £35,425 - £46,143 PA inclusive of London Weighting Allowance plus SEN1 (£2,539) or SEN2 (£4,539) allowance for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2025 |
| Location: | KT3 3HY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orchard Hill College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment to join our team at the Beaconsfield site, where you will work with a small group of visually impaired learners, providing high-quality, individualised teaching.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support students in developing their independence, communication, and employability skills.
• Work closely with specialist support staff, including Learning Support Assistants and Therapists.
• Use adaptive technology and specialist resources to enhance learning.
• Monitor and assess student progress, ensuring each learner receives the support they need to thrive.
Key Requirements:
• A teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent).
• Experience working with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those with visual impairments.
• Knowledge of adaptive teaching methods and assistive technology for visually impaired learners.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
The Trust - Orchard Hill College is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website
Rewards & Benefits:
• Orchard Hill College offers an additional allowance of £2,539 per annum if you hold QTS, QTLS or have a PGCE. If you have a SEN specific qualification at level 4 or above in addition to QTS, QTLS or a PGCE, then you will qualify for our higher allowance of £4,539 per annum
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Membership to Discounts for Teachers
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Comprehensive training and development
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team
• Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension
Key Responsibilities:
• Support students in developing their independence, communication, and employability skills.
• Work closely with specialist support staff, including Learning Support Assistants and Therapists.
• Use adaptive technology and specialist resources to enhance learning.
• Monitor and assess student progress, ensuring each learner receives the support they need to thrive.
Key Requirements:
• A teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent).
• Experience working with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those with visual impairments.
• Knowledge of adaptive teaching methods and assistive technology for visually impaired learners.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
The Trust - Orchard Hill College is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website
Rewards & Benefits:
• Orchard Hill College offers an additional allowance of £2,539 per annum if you hold QTS, QTLS or have a PGCE. If you have a SEN specific qualification at level 4 or above in addition to QTS, QTLS or a PGCE, then you will qualify for our higher allowance of £4,539 per annum
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Membership to Discounts for Teachers
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Comprehensive training and development
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team
• Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension
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