Head of Specialist Resource Provision - Vision Impairment

Woking High School; Horsell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high achieving Academy in England seeks a passionate Head of Specialist Resource Provision for Vision Impairment. This permanent full-time role requires an experienced Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment (QTVI) or candidates with strong SEN skills willing to undertake QTVI qualification. You will lead the department, ensuring excellent teaching standards and a commitment to student development. The school offers an engaging work environment with ongoing professional development. Applications close on December 11, 2025.

Benefits

1-year relocation assistance

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Willingness to undertake QTVI qualification if not already qualified.
• Experience in teaching with ambitions to meet high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department and report to a Member of SLT.
• Ensure teaching and learning are consistently good or better.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment (QTVI)

Strong SEN skills

Student-centred approach

Commitment to school's Mission and Core Values

Job description

Head of Specialist Resource Provision – Vision Impairment. Pay: MPR/UPR + TLR + SEND allowance. Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Start Date: ASAP.

Role: Head of Department reporting to a Member of SLT. Seeking a passionate, experienced Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment (QTVI) or strong SEN skills, willing to undertake QTVI qualification if not yet qualified.

Key responsibilities and attributes:

• Possibility of 1-year relocation assistance (R&R) to aid moving to the area for the right candidate.
• Candidates with substantial SEND experience who are willing to qualify for QTVI will be considered.
• Woking High School is a high achieving Academy with a strong team committed to student development. Ofsted (April 2025) judged the school good, noting its lively, welcoming environment and high expectations.
• Candidate must demonstrate a student‑centred approach and commitment to the school's Mission and Core Values, ensuring teaching and learning is consistently good or better, and ambitious targets for all Key Stages are met.
• The successful candidate will undertake an enhanced DBS check and online social media checks (KCSIE). By applying, you agree to these checks.
• The school provides ongoing professional development.

Applications: Download application packs from our website or request them from Mrs Alison Search, HR Manager. Telephone: [phone] for informal discussion. Closing date: 11 December 2025 at 10 am. Interviews will take place the following week.

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