0.6 BSL/English Interpreter, CITY LIT

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London seeks a skilled 0.6 BSL/English Interpreter to facilitate communication for deaf students. The role requires interpretation in various settings and administrative tasks, offering a unique opportunity to impact the community positively. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate proficiency in BSL and SSE.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous course discounts

Pension scheme and life assurance

Family Friendly leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted private healthcare

Free annual flu jabs

Qualifications

• Qualified Interpreter (RSLI) preferred, TSLI acceptable with BSL level 6.
• Ability to apply NRCPD Code of Ethics.
• Experience interpreting between BSL and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services for deaf students and staff.
• Work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support in class and provide communication access.

Skills

Interpreting

Communication Access

Knowledge of Deaf Education

Administration

Education

Registered Sign Language Interpreter (RSLI) qualification

BSL level 6 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Location: Covent Garden

Salary: £19,371 - £23,154.60 per annum (£32,285 - £38,591 full time equivalent), dependent on experience and level of qualification (TLSI/RLSI)

Hours of Work: 21 hours per week across 3 days (please indicate your availability as part of your application)

Are you a skilled BSL/English Interpreter looking to make a meaningful impact and be part of an organisation that truly makes a difference? Then come join the Access, Inclusion and Study Support department at our ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rated College to offer an interpreting service as required for deaf staff within City Lit, and in class support for deaf students on City Lit courses.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of effectively interpreting between BSL and English in a variety of settings, who is also confident in the use of SSE as an alternative to BSL. The successful post holder will have an excellent command of written and spoken English and be able to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary Access, Inclusion and Study Support team, providing interpreting alone, as a co-worker and as part of a team.

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City Lit is London's largest provider of learning for adults, inspiring over 30,000 students a year and offering more than 5,000 courses, online and face-to-face. As a leader in our field, who have recently been rated as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, we have a century’s reputation for delivering the highest quality student experience. Partnering with community organisations across London, we deliver bespoke projects that support individuals and communities.

To be considered, please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your skills and experience. The ideal candidate will have:

• (NRCPD-regulated) Registered (qualified) Interpreter (RSLI) (preferable), or (NRCPD-regulated) Trainee Interpreter (TSLI) qualification. If you are a TSLI, you should also hold a BSL level 6 qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the NRCPD Code of Ethics for Sign Language Interpreters.
• Ability to undertake administrative work, including the use of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of issues related to education and deaf people and the ability to explain and promote understanding of these issues to teaching staff and other students.
• Proficient in providing communication access via Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Have experience of effectively interpreting between British Sign Language (BSL) and English, and to be confident in the use of SSE as an alternative to BSL.
  
  
  

Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including flexible working, generous course discounts that include friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave. There’s also a season ticket loan programme, entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum), cycle to work scheme, and discounted private healthcare and gym. We even offer free annual flu jabs!

Sited in London’s creative community of Covent Garden, City Lit is a thriving hub of learning and opportunity with a palpable sense of purpose and identity and a culture of equality and inclusivity. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation and we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented these include applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those who have a disability and the LGBTQI+ community. We provide a professional and supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities.

For full details of the role, please refer to the job description.

Closing Date: 6 July 2025. We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a high volume of applications.

Interview Date: 21 and 22 July 2025

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