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Part–time Teacher of Additional Support Needs (Vision Services) - Montfield Office Block (Fixed Term Temporary opportunity from 06/01/25)

Education Outreach Services seeks an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Additional Support Needs to join our specialist team at Montfield Office Block, Lerwick

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with children/young people (age 0-19) and their families, supporting schools to enhance the experience of children and young people with visual impairment. The Service provides support to children and young people who have additional support needs of which a visual impairment is a contributing factor, in the pre-school, primary and secondary sectors.

This role is peripatetic outreach, visiting children/young people in education settings, homes, and any other relevant environments.

Some of the work undertaken by Vision Service includes,

Specialised assessment of children and young people with visual impairment, including assessment of vision, pre-school development and communication skills.
Provide consultancy and training where appropriate for schools and partners in supporting pupils with visual impairment.
Supporting schools in curriculum planning, preparation of materials, adapting the learning environment and use of technology to allow access to Curriculum for Excellence and wider achievement. Working alongside staff from Mobility and Habilitation Specialists, support the implementation of programmes according to specific pupil needs and capabilities.
Working alongside parents and partner agencies(NHS, Social Work, Education, 3rd Sector, Adult Services) providing advice, information and training and attending multi-agency planning meetings.

Teachers within the Vision Service team may be asked to support other aspects of the wider Educational Outreach team as required.

Candidates should detail in their application whether they currently hold registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). If not, candidates should detail in their application whether they have sought confirmation that they will be able to be registered with the GTCS.

As well as the relevant qualifications and experience, qualities we are looking for in the successful candidate are: vision, energy, initiative, good communication skills and self-discipline.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

The grade of this post is TCHR
Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.6669 per hour
Temporary Part Time post for 13.0 Hours per Week
Temporary contract for a period of approximately 12 months.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
You must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) prior to starting in post
We would welcome applications from flexible route probationers
A relocation package does not apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
We are happy to talk flexible working
FTE of Post - 0.37
Class Information - Pre-school to secondary
Sector/Subject Specialism - Additional Support Needs
Qualification Requirement - GTCS Registration
Open to internal applicants only

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Montfield Office Block, Lerwick

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Donna Murray, Acting Principal Teacher, Tel - 01595 745531, Email - Donna.Murray3@shetland.gov.uk or May MacDonald, Acting Principal Teacher, Tel 0 01595 745587, Email - may.macdonald@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

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