Job introduction

Job title: Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairments

Salary: M1 to U3 on Teacher's Main Pay Scale (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum, plus SEN Allowance of £2,787 or £5,497, depending on qualifications)

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.   Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. 

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services. It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.

The role:

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with vision impairment? Liverpool City Council is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Qualified Teacher to join our dynamic team supporting children and young people with vision impairments across the city.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a role that transforms lives, helping children and young people achieve their full potential through tailored educational support. You will play a vital part in ensuring inclusive education and empowering learners to thrive.

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified Teachers with QTVI status (Qualified Teacher of CYP with Vision Impairment), or
• Qualified Teachers willing to train and gain QTVI status (full support and funding provided for the qualification)

If you have a strong commitment to inclusion, excellent communication skills, and a desire to develop specialist expertise, we want to hear from you!

 Key responsibilities:

• As a QTVI, you will provide specialist teaching and support to children and young people with vision impairments across a range of educational settings
• The post holder will work collaboratively with schools, families, and multi-agency teams to ensure the best outcomes
• The QTVI will assess needs, adapt curriculum materials, and deliver training to staff to promote inclusive practice
• As a QTVI, you will champion accessibility and independence for learners with vision impairments

Our offer to you:

• Teacher's Pay and Conditions with a hybrid wrking model
• Part of the Teachers Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Next steps:

Closing date: midnight on Friday 30 January 2026
Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 2 February 2026
Interview date: Friday 13 February 2026
Interview type: face-to-face

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Yohann Lespagnol via yohann.lespagnol@liverpool.gov.uk. 

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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