Specialist teacher or VI

The Sensory Inclusion Service has a vacancy for a 2‑day peripatetic teacher of the deaf or a qualified teacher for visual impairment. The role is based in Crewe and involves supporting children and young people within homes, schools and other settings. A clean, current driving licence and a vehicle are required.

Pay will depend on experience and is outlined below:

• MPS Min £32,916 – MPS Max £45,352 + SEN £2,787 to £5,497
• UPS Min £47,472 – UPS Max £51,048 + SEN £2,787 to £5,497

The successful candidates will provide support to children and young people with hearing loss or vision impairment, working collaboratively with parents, carers and a range of professionals. They will be part of a friendly and proactive team committed to delivering an excellent service for children and young people with hearing loss and/or vision impairment. Teachers on the team receive continuous professional development and performance management.

• Provide support within homes, settings and schools.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and professionals.
• Assist with assessments, report writing and attendance at annual reviews and multi‑agency meetings.
• Advising settings on reasonable adjustments required to enable access.
• Assist with the development of language and communication in children and young people where appropriate.
• Promote safeguarding and multi‑agency working.

Candidates should:

• Have experience working with children and young people with hearing loss or vision impairment.
• Be committed to multi‑agency working and safeguarding.
• Have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; flexible and committed to improving outcomes.

• Qualified teacher of the deaf with a British Sign Language Level 2 qualification.
• Good knowledge of language and communication development in children and young people with hearing loss.
• Knowledge of audiology and experience conducting assessments, writing reports, and attending reviews and multi‑agency meetings.
• Confidence in advising settings on reasonable adjustments.

• Good knowledge of technology and braille.
• Confidence in assessing functional vision, considering overall needs of children, and advising settings on reasonable adjustments.
• Experience writing reports and attending reviews and multi‑agency meetings.

• Purchase of annual leave – up to 10 extra days per year (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme – access to a brand‑new electric or hybrid car.
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme – purchase of home and electronic items.
• Enhanced public pension – career average pension with 1/49th contributions.
• Cycle to work scheme – savings on bikes and safety equipment.
• Employee assistance programme – free confidential service.
• Discounted gym membership – corporate rates for Everybody Leisure facilities.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities.