Lead Practitioner - Specialist Teacher MSI
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,820 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Sk8 6RQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Seashell Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Position: Lead Practitioner / Specialist Teacher MSI (Multi-Sensory Impairment)
Type: Teacher
Location: Remote, travel to Seashell campus minimum 3x per year, national travel
Salary: Up to £32,820 per annum (£54,699 FTE)
Hours: 22.5 (3 days)
Close date: 15th July 2025
(Adverts may be closed early depending on volume of applications received.)
Are you ready to lead, support and inspire as a specialist in sensory impairment?
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Specialist Multi-Sensory Impairment Teacher (MSI Teacher) / MQ Lead Practitioner to join our expanding Sensory Support team.
Seashell Trust is one of only two providers within the UK providing this specialist MSI qualification and this is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to lead on the delivery of advisory MSI education support for children and young adults (0-25 years) within schools, colleges and community-based settings to ensure enhanced outcomes.
This support will include delivering remote and online training sessions to cohorts of qualified teachers nationally who are working with children and young adults with MSI.
This outward-facing role also includes helping us grow and promote our external services so local, regional, and national travel will be required. Some weekend and evening working may, from time to time also be required to perform this role.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver tailored educational programmes and advice to learners across home, school, and college settings.
Carry out individual specialist assessments (including Deafblind Guidance) and contribute to EHCP assessments and reports.
Provide engaging and informative training sessions to professionals and parents.
Contribute to the design and delivery of the MQ MSI (post graduate qualification)
Support MQ students who are enrolled on the programme
Identify gaps in the market to design new training courses in collaboration with Seashell colleagues and those in the wider specialist field
Champion and promote Seashell Trust’s external services through outreach, networking, and awareness campaigns
Take a lead role in shaping the Trust’s wider Sensory Support service
What We’re Looking For:
QTS/QTLS
Specialist MSI qualification e.g. PGDip Mandatory Teaching in MSI / Master’s qualification in Sensory Impairment (or equivalent)
Experienced MSI teacher with proven experience supporting learners with multisensory impairments across both school, higher education and advisory services
Confident communicator with experience delivering assessments and training
Experienced in networking and delivering presentations at sensory impairment conferences and event
Good knowledge of key policies, recent legislation and national developments within sensory impairments and the broader SEND sector
Flexible and proactive approach with a commitment to high-quality, person-centred support
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across various settings
Why Join Us? At Seashell, we value our staff and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing skilled professionals who share our vision and values.
We offer:
A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment.
Opportunities to shape a growing national service and deliver impactful training.
Ongoing professional development.
About Seashell Trust
Seashell Trust is a 200-year-old, nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.
The Trust is made up of the Royal School Manchester, Royal College Manchester, Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health, and Family Services.
We provide residential care and education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments and communication disorders and autism.
Our fantastic services are based on one-site at Cheadle Hulme, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the Seashell team.
Our benefits
Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees.
Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool.
Holiday entitlement.
Blue light discount scheme.
Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Paid Enhanced DBS.
Our Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check (at no cost to candidates) and thorough reference checks.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Our Vision: For all children and young people in our care to be safe, happy, and achieve the best possible outcomes—so they can become valued and valuable members of their communities.
Type: Teacher
Location: Remote, travel to Seashell campus minimum 3x per year, national travel
Salary: Up to £32,820 per annum (£54,699 FTE)
Hours: 22.5 (3 days)
Close date: 15th July 2025
(Adverts may be closed early depending on volume of applications received.)
Are you ready to lead, support and inspire as a specialist in sensory impairment?
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Specialist Multi-Sensory Impairment Teacher (MSI Teacher) / MQ Lead Practitioner to join our expanding Sensory Support team.
Seashell Trust is one of only two providers within the UK providing this specialist MSI qualification and this is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to lead on the delivery of advisory MSI education support for children and young adults (0-25 years) within schools, colleges and community-based settings to ensure enhanced outcomes.
This support will include delivering remote and online training sessions to cohorts of qualified teachers nationally who are working with children and young adults with MSI.
This outward-facing role also includes helping us grow and promote our external services so local, regional, and national travel will be required. Some weekend and evening working may, from time to time also be required to perform this role.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver tailored educational programmes and advice to learners across home, school, and college settings.
Carry out individual specialist assessments (including Deafblind Guidance) and contribute to EHCP assessments and reports.
Provide engaging and informative training sessions to professionals and parents.
Contribute to the design and delivery of the MQ MSI (post graduate qualification)
Support MQ students who are enrolled on the programme
Identify gaps in the market to design new training courses in collaboration with Seashell colleagues and those in the wider specialist field
Champion and promote Seashell Trust’s external services through outreach, networking, and awareness campaigns
Take a lead role in shaping the Trust’s wider Sensory Support service
What We’re Looking For:
QTS/QTLS
Specialist MSI qualification e.g. PGDip Mandatory Teaching in MSI / Master’s qualification in Sensory Impairment (or equivalent)
Experienced MSI teacher with proven experience supporting learners with multisensory impairments across both school, higher education and advisory services
Confident communicator with experience delivering assessments and training
Experienced in networking and delivering presentations at sensory impairment conferences and event
Good knowledge of key policies, recent legislation and national developments within sensory impairments and the broader SEND sector
Flexible and proactive approach with a commitment to high-quality, person-centred support
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across various settings
Why Join Us? At Seashell, we value our staff and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing skilled professionals who share our vision and values.
We offer:
A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment.
Opportunities to shape a growing national service and deliver impactful training.
Ongoing professional development.
About Seashell Trust
Seashell Trust is a 200-year-old, nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.
The Trust is made up of the Royal School Manchester, Royal College Manchester, Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health, and Family Services.
We provide residential care and education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments and communication disorders and autism.
Our fantastic services are based on one-site at Cheadle Hulme, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the Seashell team.
Our benefits
Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees.
Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool.
Holiday entitlement.
Blue light discount scheme.
Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Paid Enhanced DBS.
Our Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check (at no cost to candidates) and thorough reference checks.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Our Vision: For all children and young people in our care to be safe, happy, and achieve the best possible outcomes—so they can become valued and valuable members of their communities.
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