37 hours per week (term-time only 44.89 weeks)
Travel is an aspect of the role.
May be required to attend meetings outside of standard office hours.
Do you believe every child deserves to feel a sense of belonging, access full-time education and succeed in their learning —no matter the barriers they face?
REST is an advisory service committed to raising standards of inclusive practice across the Isle of Wight. We work alongside schools supporting leaders and staff to identify unmet need, implement evidence-informed strategies and deliver measurable improvements in attendance, engagement and learning outcomes.
We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Advisory Teacher to join our REST team, working across primary schools (including transition into Year 7) to support staff to understand children’s needs, respond effectively and build environments where children feel safe, engaged and ready to learn.
You will work in partnership with school leaders, teachers and support staff, providing specialist advice, modelling effective strategies and coaching colleagues to develop inclusive practice. You will lead consultations, facilitate action plans and review processes to ensure schools implement sustainable approaches that strengthen emotional regulation and improve outcomes for children.
Through your work with schools, families and multi-agency partners, you will help ensure that early intervention is prioritised, exclusions are minimised and every child is supported to thrive within an appropriate educational setting.
You will need:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and substantial experience teaching in a primary setting.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved. Experience of chairing meetings and leading working groups.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage a complex multiple workloads, prioritise and set deadlines and cope with conflicting and changing demands.
- Expert knowledge of the specialist work area and relevant legislation, regulations, processes, systems, procedures and standards. Wide reaching knowledge of other areas of the authority relevant to the service and of wider sector / external influences.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Join a passionate and forward-thinking team making a real difference in schools across the Island.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Max Thompson Team Lead for REST at [email protected]
In line with the Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
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unacceptable behaviour policy
employee code of conduct
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