Braille Teacher

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We have a new opportunity for a Braille Teacher to join our friendly and dynamic Vision Impairment Advisory Team.

You will play an essential part of the VI Advisory Team at InFocus Charity, providing a key element of learning to our students’ education. For this position, you will need to be able to read and write in Braille to grade 2 level.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with support staff, tutors, and Pathways Leads for visually impaired students.
2. Manage your caseload by delivering Braille teaching as part of students' learning programs.
3. Provide necessary resources to aid students and support staff in classrooms.
4. Identify individual learning needs and adapt teaching accordingly.
5. Create a stimulating and supportive learning environment to develop Braille and pre-Braille skills.

Additional Information

Not all students can use Braille, but some learn it as a vital communication and literacy skill. Students with complex needs may be taught pre-Braille skills to support tactile resource use.

Benefits

• Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours)
• Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
• Paid medical appointments
• Comprehensive training and development
• Access to discounted shopping
• On-site free parking
• 24-hour employee assistance programme
• “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff

Equality, Diversity, and Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are conditional on an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), medical check, and references. Staff must disclose any convictions or prosecutions occurring during employment.

It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.

Applicants must hold British citizenship or have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor applications from candidates without the right to work in the UK.