RNIB is funding and co-ordinating a 2-year nationwide partnership project to develop a UK specialist curriculum for children and young people with vision impairment.
The project partners are Thomas Pocklington Trust, VIEW & VICTAR (University of Birmingham.)
We are looking for a Specialist QTVI to join the project for one-day per week to oversee technical and specialist aspects, engage and co-ordinate involvement from the wider VI education sector and to lead on quality assurance of the Project outcomes.
This Project will bring partners from the sector together to define a programme of interventions that constitute best practice in the support of children and young people with vision impairment. The Project will also collate the resources, frameworks and professional tools used in the sector on a central online resources hub.
The Specialist QTVI Advisor will bring specialist knowledge, expertise and experience to inform decisions and outcomes. Working alongside the Project Manager, you will bring your experience and technical knowledge of the learning needs of children with vision impairment to influence development of the VI curriculum and resources and enable effective engagement and representation from the wider sector.
Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Check and relevant Barred Lists check.
Interviews: Tuesday 25th August
Start Date: Must be able to take up Post wef 1 Sept.
If you would like to apply for this great job opportunity please review the documents linked below, then click “Apply Online” at the bottom of this page and complete our application form, telling us how you meet the Specialist Skills, Knowledge and Experience criteria (Section 1 of the person specification). Guidance for completion can be found on each page of the application form
Job Description
Benefits Package
We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we’re here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK’s biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.
RNIB is committed to being led by our customers (blind and partially sighted people), and one of the ways we do this is through active involvement and engagement in many of our work activities, including the recruitment of new members of staff.
Please be aware that blind and partially sighted volunteers may be involved in the recruitment and selection process for this vacancy; including reviewing job applications and CV’s, shortlisting and interviews and selection tests.
RNIB is committed to being an Equal Opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people with sight loss.