Principal Advisory Teacher - Vision Support Service (vss)

dorsetcouncil

All Locations, United Kingdom
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Qualified teacher status required
Mandatory qualification for teachers of children with vision impairment
3 years experience as advisory teacher
** Dorset Council is seeking a Principal Advisory Teacher for their Vision Support Service, aimed at supporting children and young people with vision impairment. This senior leadership role involves providing strategic direction and operational leadership while maintaining a teaching caseload, ensuring high-quality educational support across various settings. **

Job Summary

  • This senior leadership position provides strategic and operational leadership for the Vision Support Service ensuring high-quality support for children aged 0-25.
  • The role involves leading a skilled team while maintaining a reduced specialist teaching caseload to model excellence in direct professional practice.
  • Dorset Council offers a supportive leadership culture, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to shape a service with county-wide impact.

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** Dorset Council is seeking a Principal Advisory Teacher for their Vision Support Service, aimed at supporting children and young people with vision impairment. This senior leadership role involves providing strategic direction and operational leadership while maintaining a teaching caseload, ensuring high-quality educational support across various settings. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Qualified Teacher Status required
  • Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children with Vision Impairment
  • 3 years experience as Advisory Teacher
  • Expertise in VI-specific pedagogy and curriculum access
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing demands

Nice-to-have

  • Management or strategic leadership experience
  • Additional specialist qualifications like MSI or ASD
  • Experience with complex needs
  • Collaborative approach across Health and Care
  • Passion for inclusive practice

Key Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children Young People with Vision Impairment
  • At least 3 years experience as Advisory Teacher
  • UK Right to Work confirmation required

Work Rights

Must have Right to Work in UK

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