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We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge Job Title: Multi-Sensory Impairment Teacher Location: Stretton Shires School, Stretton, Rutland, LE15 7GT Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: January 2027 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role At The Shires School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to communicate, learn and achieve their full potential. We're looking for an exceptional Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) Teacher (MQSI Qualified) to join our specialist team. This is a unique opportunity to use your expertise to support children and young people with multi-sensory impairments, including deafblindness and complex communication needs, helping them access learning, develop independence and thrive in a nurturing educational environment. Working alongside teachers, therapists and our multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver highly personalised learning programmes, champion inclusive practice and play a vital role in shaping the educational journeys of pupils with complex sensory needs. If you're passionate about specialist education and want to make a life-changing difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing • Plan and deliver engaging, highly personalised teaching for individuals and small groups, ensuring every pupil can access learning and achieve meaningful progress., • Assess, monitor and review pupil progress, developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Plans and other personalised programmes., • Use your MQSI qualification to assess sensory needs and develop specialist teaching strategies that maximise pupils' communication, independence and participation., • Support the effective use of specialist equipment, assistive technology and environmental adaptations to remove barriers to learning., • Advise and support colleagues, families and external professionals on best practice in multi-sensory impairment and inclusive education., • Lead curriculum areas and contribute to school improvement, promoting outstanding teaching and learning across the school., • Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, families and multidisciplinary professionals to provide consistent, joined-up support., • Safeguard and promote the welfare, wellbeing and personal development of every pupil, maintaining the highest standards of professional practice. About You We're looking for someone who: • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification., • Holds the Mandatory Qualification in Sensory Impairment (MQSI) or recognised equivalent., • Holds a British Sign Language (BSL) qualification (desirable)., • Has experience supporting children and young people with multi-sensory impairment, SEND, autism and/or complex communication needs., • Is passionate about inclusive education and creating personalised learning experiences that enable every pupil to succeed., • Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary teams., • Has excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills., • Holds a full UK driving licence and is committed to ongoing professional development. About Us Set in the heart of the Rutland countryside, Stretton Shires School is an independent day and residential school catering for autistic young people, and those with associated needs, offering specialist secondary education for pupils aged 11 – 18. Established in 2005 as a residential home and school, we are currently growing our day pupil numbers, meaning we constantly need to recruit passionate and dedicated staff to support our growth aspirations. Our aim for the young people coming to Stretton Shires is quite simple; we want every young person to progress developmentally, educationally and socially. We want them to develop an understanding of themselves and to experience what success feels like. Through these actions, we can equip every young person with the skills and knowledge they need to go on to succeed. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1