Location
London Borough of Harrow

Hours
Full Time, 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract

About the Role
The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a committed, hardworking, and motivated advisory teacher to join our established Children’s Sensory Team, supporting children and young people who are blind or have vision needs. This exciting and rewarding role involves working across a range of educational and community settings to promote progress, independence, and successful inclusion for children and young people aged from birth to 25 years, including those with additional needs.

The successful candidate will provide specialist teaching, advice, and learning opportunities, as well as support schools and settings to make the curriculum accessible. You will also deliver training and guidance to educational staff, intervenors, and other professionals to help them effectively support children and young people with vision impairment.

We recognise that recruiting teachers with the specialist qualification can be challenging and will consider strong applicants who do not yet hold the QTVI qualification, provided they are committed to completing the postgraduate Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment.

Experience
Qualified Teacher Status recognised in the UK with successful teaching experience. Experience working with children and young people with vision impairment is desirable but not essential if committed to completing the specialist qualification.

About you
Committed, motivated, and hardworking professional with a passion for supporting children and young people with vision needs. Ability to work collaboratively with educational settings and other professionals to promote inclusion and independence.

Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status recognised in the UK.
Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment status (QTVI) or a clear commitment to successfully complete the Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment.