Specialist Teacher - Visual Impairment

• Delivering specialist teaching and support within the new VI resource base
• Providing expertise and guidance across the wider academy
• Teaching Braille where required
• Ensuring full curriculum access and entitlement for students with VI
• Training and supporting teachers and LSAs to meet VI needs confidently
• Delivering pre Key Stage (KS2) English and Maths for identified SEND groups
• Leading assessments, identifying needs and recommending specialist equipment
• Working closely with families, external agencies and the local authority advisory service
• Contributing to statutory processes, including annual reviews and ADPR cycles

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Mandatory Qualification for Vision Impairment (QTVI) or commitment to undertake this training
• Experience supporting children and young people with VI and/or additional needs
• Confidence in advising and training colleagues
• Strong communication and partnership building skills
• Reflective, compassionate approach and deep commitment to inclusive education
• Excellent organisation, adaptability and resilience
• Alignment with the Oasis ethos and our 9 Habits

A contracted Braille qualification

• The chance to shape a brand new resource base from its earliest stages
• A supportive Inclusion team and committed senior leadership
• Specialist CPD and Trust wide professional development
• Opportunities to influence whole school practice
• A culture that values wellbeing, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Access to the Oasis Horizons laptop programme
• A strong community ethos rooted in kindness, pride and determination