Salary: Teachers Main scale +SEN2 +UPS
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle or Workington
Contract: Fixed-Term (12 Months)
About this opportunity
Cumberland Council’s Sensory Impairment Team are seeking to appoint a Qualified Teacher of Blind/Vision Impaired children and young people (QTVI). The job is a full time, fixed term post for one year to cover a maternity leave, and the successful candidate will be required to start at the earliest possible date. It is a teachers’ main scale post and elligible for SEND points and UPS.
The work will cover the whole of Cumberland and there is flexibility to have an office base in either Workington or Carlisle.
The successful applicant will work as an integral member of the Cumberland Sensory Impairment Team, alongside Qualified Teachers of the Deaf (QToDs), another QTVI, and Sensory Specialist Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs). The work is peripatetic and provides support to children and young people, schools/settings and families.
The successful candidate will be joining an established and forward thinking team. You will have experience of working with Blind/Vision Impaired children and young people (C&YP) and be willing to continue to learn new skills. You will be required to provide support from preschool to post 16 and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. A commitment to inclusive education and high aspirations for BVI C&YP in Cumberland is essential.
This role is available on a fixed-term basis.
Why join us?
- A lifestyle you won’t find elsewhere – Living and working in Cumbria offers the best of both worlds. You’ll have a fulfilling and rewarding career while being surrounded by stunning landscapes, from the world-famous Lake District National Park to unspoilt coastlines and vibrant market towns. Whether you enjoy hiking, water sports, cycling, or simply relaxing in a picturesque setting, Cumbria provides an outstanding quality of life.
- Supportive environment – You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and innovation. We focus on potential over perfection, giving you opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact either Catherine Brown or Ruth Humpage by email at:
[email protected]
[email protected]
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:
Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 21/06/2026
- Interview date: 29/06/2026
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Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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