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Barnet Council
Advisory Teacher for Vision
London On-site 2-5 yrs exp Government Administration 1,827 employees
Vision impairment supportTeachingSpecial educational needsHabilitationAssistive technology
Requirements
Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have successfully completed mandatory training for working with children with vision impairment. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.
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.
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: hr.barnetbels@barnet.gov.uk quoting job title.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
Karen Littleton, Lead Advisory Teacher for Vision
Email: karen.littleton@barnet.gov.uk
Mob: 07771928174
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.
Job Pack (Job Description & Job Specification)
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.
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: hr.barnetbels@barnet.gov.uk quoting job title.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
Karen Littleton, Lead Advisory Teacher for Vision
Email: karen.littleton@barnet.gov.uk
Mob: 07771928174
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.
Job Pack (Job Description & Job Specification)
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.
Education
Professional Certificate
Skills
Vision impairment supportTeachingSpecial educational needsHabilitationAssistive technologySafeguardingCommunicationTeamwork
About Barnet Council
Barnet is the largest London borough by population, with 349,500 residents living within 86.74 square kilometres.
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