Developing Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) Consultant Teacher

1. We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team as a Developing Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) Consultant Teacher.  
2. We offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment.
3. We offer 27 days of annual leave, Matched pension contributions up to 5%., Cycle to work scheme and many more.

About the role:

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team as a Developing Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) Consultant Teacher.  

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children who are deafblind, focusing on communication, access to learning, interaction, social skills/opportunities, play and individual development. Supporting other professionals and raising awareness of deafblindness is also a key part of the role.  

As a Developing MSI Consultant Teacher you will manage your own caseload as well as managing the MSI Practitioners, you will need to be able to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 

You will support children and young people who are deafblind, in various settings, including their homes, schools, colleges and Sense centres. Therefore, you will be required to travel across the region and occasionally nationally to meet the needs of the children, young people and families we support.  

This is a Hybrid working role and you will be based at either our office in Wales or Bristol. This role can be fully home based, so we are happy to accept applicants who are based further away.

The successful candidate will have a wide range of knowledge and skills in supporting children with complex disabilities and those with sensory impairment and experience in working alongside a range of other professionals. providing advice, support and training.  

We are looking for a Qualified Teacher who is committed to study and successfully complete the Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Children and Young People who are Deafblind (QTMSI) whilst in post and we will fund and support you with this fantastic opportunity. 

As you will work over a 52-week period, rather than term time only, you have the benefit of flexibility when taking your leave! 

Key skills and experience 

A full UK driving license is an essential requirement for this role. 

Candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS). We would be interested to hear from any QTVIs or QTOD with applicable experience too.  

Ability to develop, deliver and evaluate development opportunities to a wide range of audiences covering various educational aspects of MSI. 

BSL Level 1 or above is desirable for this role.  

Why work for Sense?

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

• 27 days of annual leave. 
• Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application 
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%. 
• Free life assurance policy. 
• Cycle to work scheme. 
• Free DBS check if your role needs one. 
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme. 
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate. 
• Ongoing development opportunities.