Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairments (SEND)

The Warwickshire Vision Support Service leads and manages the specialist support services on behalf of Warwickshire County Council, providing outreach support for children with visual impairments from birth to 25 years in homes, early years' settings, schools and colleges.

The service is based at Exhall Grange Specialist School and whilst managed independently, has strong links with the school.

Qualified Teacher of the Vision Impaired

TMS or UPS plus midpoint SNA allowance depending on qualifications. Suitably experienced teachers who do not hold the Mandatory V.I qualification can apply and, if successful, will be on TMS or UPS plus low point SNA allowance until qualified and must be prepared to undertake the V.I teachers' qualification. Mileage allowance of 45 p per mile.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join a growing service, which is well established, friendly and supportive. The team consists of QTVIs, Habilitation Officers and Specialist TAs who deliver high quality support across Warwickshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Have your own caseload which you will be expected to manage. To support you in your role, you will receive regular supervision from your line manager;
• Provide peripatetic teaching support, training and advice to children and young people with a visual impairment, parents/carers, educational and other professionals across a variety of settings;
• Offer tailored advice and support for staff working with visually impaired learners;
• Forge good relationships with key partners and parents/carers;
• Through assessment and observation, make clear, targeted recommendations to schools and placements;
• Conduct functional vision assessments;
• Be required to travel throughout the County, so you must be a licensed vehicle owner with business insurance on your vehicle.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A passion for improving the outcomes for children and young people with a visual impairment;
• The ability to motivate, inspire and stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment across all service users;
• The ability to be an excellent practitioner with up to date skills;
• High expectations for all service users;
• Good team skills;
• Experience of teaching pupils with visual impairments;
• A full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle with business insurance.

About Exhall Grange Specialist School

Many of our children and young people are physically or emotionally extremely vulnerable or have life limiting conditions. Some of our pupils are highly anxious and require our calm, predictable and nurturing environment to access school.

We are committed to ensuring all our pupils reach their full potential and encourage all of our pupils and staff to "Be Your Best Self" which encapsulates our core purpose.

All pupils follow the National Curriculum at a level appropriate to their ability and needs. We are destination driven and focus on developing the skills our pupils need for independence, employment and life.

We encourage our pupils to develop the qualities of our school values: Respect, Resilience, Confidence, Motivation, Aspiration and Integrity. This is as important to us as the academic and vocational curriculum.

We have lots of fantastic facilities for our children. Our grounds include a large field, a primary playground, large EYFS outside areas, grassed and astro turfed playing spaces, access to two large hall spaces and a forest school area. Inside we have a sensory room and soft play area and spacious classrooms.

We believe in enhancing our curriculum with events and activities, including impact days and external visits.

How to Apply

The closing time/date is: 09.00 a.m on Wednesday 18 March 2026. Completed application forms should be sent to:

Mrs P Kane, HR Officer, Exhall Grange Specialist School, Easter Way, Ash Green, Coventry, CV7 9HP

Or via email to . All email applications received will be acknowledged.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

As part of our safer employment processes, we can only accept Exhall Grange application forms, so please do not send CVs. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, internet searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will require an enhanced Child and Adult workforce Disclosure and Barring check.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and references will be sought prior to interview.