Teacher of Visual Impairment

Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment (QTVI) – Southampton

Start Date – September 2026 (or sooner by negotiation)

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN allowance (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Full Time – Permanent

We are excited to be supporting a thriving, values-driven secondary school in Southampton with the launch of a brand new Vision Impairment Resource Base. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment (QTVI) to help shape this specialist provision from the ground up.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to establish and lead high-quality VI provision within a forward-thinking 11–16 academy serving a diverse and vibrant community. If you are motivated by inclusion, innovation and the opportunity to create something meaningful that will impact students for years to come, this role offers exactly that.

About the School:

Ofsted rated Good (2024)

Co-educational 11–16 secondary school

Strong behaviour systems and supportive pastoral culture

Broad, ambitious curriculum with extensive extra-curricular opportunities

Technology-rich learning environment

Clear commitment to equity, access and inclusive practice

The new Vision Impairment Resource Base will sit at the heart of the academy’s inclusive offer, ensuring that students with vision impairment needs can access a full, ambitious curriculum and thrive both academically and personally.

About the Role:

As Specialist Teacher for Vision Impairment, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading exceptional provision within the new resource base.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering specialist teaching and targeted support within the VI resource base

Teaching Braille (where required)

Ensuring full curriculum access and entitlement for students with VI

Providing expert guidance and training to teachers and LSAs

Delivering pre-Key Stage 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

Supporting whole-school inclusive practice and staff development

This is a role where your expertise will directly shape the quality, identity and long-term success of a new specialist provision.

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Competitive pay rates and weekly pay

Access to ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

Opportunities across Hampshire and surrounding areas

What We’re Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Mandatory Qualification for Vision Impairment (QTVI), or willingness to undertake this with full support

Experience supporting children and young people with vision impairment and/or additional needs

Confidence in advising and training colleagues

Strong communication and partnership-building skills

Reflective, compassionate and resilient practitioner

Commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners

A contracted Braille qualification (desirable but not essential)

Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

Don’t miss this opportunity to help build something truly impactful from the ground up.

Click ‘Apply’ now or submit your CV via the Supply Desk website and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures