Teacher of the Multi-Sensory Impaired

Teacher of the Multi-Sensory Impaired at Tunmarsh Centre

Employer: London Borough of Newham

Reference: SCH01707
Published on: 02/02/2018
Closing on: 18/02/2018 11:59 PM
Working Pattern: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 32.5 per week
Salary: MPS + SEN 1/2
DBS Check: Yes
Location: Newham

Learning Support Service
Sensory Service
Tunmarsh Centre
Tunmarsh Lane
London Borough of Newham E13 9NB

Working to support a vision of inclusive education for all students with multi-sensory impairment.

From May 2018

We are looking for someone who is a committed and enthusiastic qualified teacher of the Vision impaired to join a comprehensive and forward thinking Service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct and consultative services for students with multi-sensory impairment in mainstream and special schools. They will need to have excellent oral and written communication skills and understand the barriers to access arrangements and learning that children and young people with a multi-sensory impairment face and how these barriers may be overcome. Specialist knowledge and experience in SEND and multi-sensory impairment is essential. The post holder will need to have an ability to challenge, motivate and inspire teachers, teaching assistants, parents/carers and professionals across the Children and Young People’s Service. A commitment to inclusive education for all students with multi-sensory impairment is required.

A commitment to Newham’s inclusive education policy and furthering equal opportunities for people disadvantaged in terms of race, gender and disability are essential.

The successful candidate will be offered:

The opportunity to work within a dedicated specialist team of professionals in a local authority working towards excellence
A rich and rewarding environment in which to work
A qualified teacher of the multi-sensory impaired will be awarded SEN 2. Teachers wishing to undertake training will be considered ( SEN 1).
Should you wish to discuss the post further please contact Claire Dorling by email on claire.dorling@newham.gov.uk . A visit is highly recommended.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th February 11.59PM

Interviews: Friday 23rd February 2018

The schools in Newham are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

NPW, managing recruitment on behalf of Newham Schools