Advisory Teacher for Vision

Barnet Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNET COUNCIL is seeking two enthusiastic Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment to join the Barnet Education and Learning Service. The post involves working with children of all ages and abilities across various settings, alongside a team of advisory teachers and specialists.

Applicants should hold QTS and have completed mandatory training. The successful candidates will join a supportive leadership team and have access to ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and completed mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and young people with Vision Impairment across diverse settings.
• Collaborate with four Advisory Teachers for VI and MSI, Habilitation Specialist, and Assistive Technology Specialist.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality services to schools and settings.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking to recruit two enthusiastic Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment to join our friendly and professional team.

We are seeking to recruit two enthusiastic Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment to join our friendly and professional team.

Applications are welcome from teachers with QTS who have successfully undertaken the mandatory training.

The successful applicant’s role will include working with children of all ages and abilities, in a range of settings. You will work alongside four Advisory Teachers, for VI and MSI, Habilitation Specialist and an Assistive Technology Specialist as part of the wider Specialist Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive team that are dedicated to providing a high-quality service to schools and settings.

Successful candidates will be joining a creative and highly skilled team that is well-regarded and valued by schools and services across Barnet. You will benefit from a supportive senior leadership team committed to promoting the wellbeing of staff and work-life balance, ongoing training and development.

If you need assistance, please email the BELS HR Team at: [e-mail] quoting job title.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:

Karen Littleton, Lead Advisory Teacher for Vision

Email: [e-mail]

Mob: [phone]

Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 5pm

Interview date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Barnet Education and Learning Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. In addition, if this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, the successful applicant will be required to declare.

We are committed to practising in ways that are equitable, anti-racist and culturally responsive and we welcome candidates who share this commitment. We have developed an equity and anti-racism policy which outlines our values and actions in this area including ongoing CPD and offering support to our school community. Recruitment of a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve is part of our ongoing commitment and is embedded in this policy and therefore, we welcome applicants who are underrepresented in our profession.