Multi‑Sensory Impairment Teacher
Location: Stretton Shires School, Stretton, Rutland, LE15 7GTHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pmSalary: Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro‑rata)Contract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart: January 2027UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
At The Shires School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to communicate, learn and achieve their full potential. We are looking for an exceptional Multi‑Sensory Impairment (MSI) Teacher (MQSI Qualified) to join our specialist team. This is a unique opportunity to use your expertise to support children and young people with multi‑sensory impairments, including deaf‑blindness and complex communication needs, helping them access learning, develop independence and thrive in a nurturing educational environment.
Working alongside teachers, therapists and our multidisciplinary team, you will deliver highly personalised learning programmes, champion inclusive practice and play a vital role in shaping the educational journeys of pupils with complex sensory needs.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Plan and deliver engaging, highly personalised teaching for individuals and small groups, ensuring every pupil can access learning and achieve meaningful progress.
- Assess, monitor and review pupil progress, developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Plans and other personalised programmes.
- Use your MQSI qualification to assess sensory needs and develop specialist teaching strategies that maximise pupils’ communication, independence and participation.
- Support the effective use of specialist equipment, assistive technology and environmental adaptations to remove barriers to learning.
- Advise and support colleagues, families and external professionals on best practice in multi‑sensory impairment and inclusive education.
- Lead curriculum areas and contribute to school improvement, promoting outstanding teaching and learning across the school.
- Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, families and multidisciplinary professionals to provide consistent, joined‑up support.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare, wellbeing and personal development of every pupil, maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.
About You
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Holds the Mandatory Qualification in Sensory Impairment (MQSI) or recognised equivalent.
- Has experience supporting children and young people with multi‑sensory impairment, SEND, autism and/or complex communication needs.
- Is passionate about inclusive education and creating personalised learning experiences that enable every pupil to succeed.
- Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Has excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
- Holds a full UK driving licence and is committed to ongoing professional development.
About Us
Set in the heart of the Rutland countryside, Stretton Shires School is an independent day and residential school catering for autistic young people and those with associated needs, offering specialist secondary education for pupils aged 11 – 18. Established in 2005, we are currently growing our day pupil numbers and constantly need passionate and dedicated staff to support our growth aspirations. Our aim is simple: to help every young person progress developmentally, educationally and socially, and to equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
Why Join Us
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks including social media checks and, for successful applicants, a fully enhanced DBS.
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