Job Details
- Job Title: Advisory Teacher (Visually Impaired)
- Job Location: Edinburgh House, Gloucestershire
- Salary: MPS or UPR
- Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 28/09/2026
- Job Requisition Number: 14137
- This post is not open to job share
About The Role
As a Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (QTVI), you will deliver specialist support as part of Gloucestershire County Council’s Sensory Team. You will provide high-quality, timely assessments and interventions, working collaboratively with families, schools and health professionals to support children and young people (ages 0–25) with visual impairments across the county.
Your role will include teaching specialist skills such as Braille, the use of assistive technologies and independent living techniques. You will promote high aspirations and support smooth transitions at key educational stages, including preparation for adulthood.
You will be part of a supportive, dynamic and highly skilled team that is forward‑thinking and collaborative. The work is demanding but rewarding and highly acclaimed by schools and families.
About You
You are a Qualified Teacher and hold the mandatory QTVI qualification.
You have experience working with children and young people with visual impairments and additional needs, and you are confident in assessing and recommending specialist equipment and technologies.
You possess excellent communication, empathy and interpersonal skills, and you can build strong relationships with pupils, parents and professionals.
You can manage a caseload independently and collaboratively as part of the team.
You understand the Gloucestershire Graduated Pathway and SEND processes, and you are committed to safeguarding, equality and continuous professional development.
A valid driving licence and access to a car for countywide travel are essential.
About Us
STEPS (Specialist Teacher and Educational Psychology Service) offers advice, training and support in schools and educational settings to develop inclusive practice. The Advisory Teaching Service supports CYP with a range of SEN, including vision, hearing and multi‑sensory impairments, and works closely with the Educational Psychology service.
What’s in it for you
We offer a full benefits package:
- Teachers’ pay and conditions
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free off‑site car parking
- Safe, supportive and positive working environment
- Regular formal and informal support
- Training and development opportunities
- Staff discount scheme (supermarkets, high street retailers)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential counselling and advice, 24 h online and by telephone
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
- Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme and Cycle Scheme (terms and conditions apply)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Additional Information
This position is subject to a DBS check.
Applicants from Gloucestershire County Council employees on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at the shortlisting stage.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for at least six months and must be able to demonstrate confident, fluent English for a customer‑facing role.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of roles, balancing service need and individual choice between remote and office working.
Equal employment opportunity. Gloucestershire County Council is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from people with refused UK visa are not considered.
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