British Sign Language and Deaf Studies Tutor

Haringey Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Haringey Council is seeking an experienced British Sign Language and Deaf Studies Tutor to plan, deliver and assess a high-quality BSL curriculum up to Level 4 or higher. The role covers Deaf and hearing pupils, parents and staff, with Deaf Studies lectures to complement the curriculum.

The position is based at Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children in North London, working term-time only with occasional evenings.

Qualifications

• Plan, deliver and assess a high-quality BSL curriculum up to Level 4+ for Deaf and hearing learners.
• Deliver Deaf Studies lessons aligned with the Deaf Studies Curriculum.
• Be flexible to work across Blanche Nevile School sites in North London, co-locating with partner schools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess BSL curriculum to Level 4+ for deaf and hearing learners.
• Deliver Deaf Studies lessons in line with the Deaf Studies Curriculum.
• Work across Blanche Nevile School sites with deaf and hearing staff to support learners.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Teaching

Communication

Teamwork

Evening availability

Education

Signature Level 1–4 qualification

Job description

Job Description

Position: British Sign Language and Deaf Studies Tutor

Salary: SO1 (Spinal Points 23 to 25)

Hours of work: 19.5 hours per week

Working hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break – Term Time Only (40 weeks – to include 5 INSET days)

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 7th December 2026

Start date: To start as soon as possible

Location: Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children, North London

Blanche Nevile School is a well‑known and highly regarded School for Deaf students. Its history dates back to 1895 when it first opened.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.

About the School

We are an exciting, innovative and successful provision for deaf children aged 3 – 16. The Secondary school is co‑located with Fortismere School and the Primary school is co‑located with Highgate Primary.

The post is currently for working at both sites.

Primary works in partnership with Highgate School and Secondary works in partnership with Fortismere School. We offer ‘The Best of Both Worlds’; British Sign Language and English, small class specialist teaching and high‑quality inclusion. We have a skilled team of deaf and hearing staff with a commitment to a child centred sign bilingual approach.

We are looking for an experienced BSL and Deaf Studies Tutor to plan, deliver and assess a high‑quality British Sign Language curriculum up to Level 4 or higher for Deaf and hearing pupils, parents and staff – alongside delivering Deaf Studies lessons for learners in line with the Deaf Studies Curriculum.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have excellent planning, organisation and adaptive teaching skills
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with deaf and hearing learners, families and professionals
• Have a qualification to teach Signature Level 1 to 4, or higher
• Have energy and enthusiasm and a commitment to work as part of a team
• Availability to work up to 6.00pm on some evenings
• Have experience of teaching and formally assessing BSL across a range of levels and age groups
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team of deaf and hearing staff
• Have an understanding of the language and communication needs of deaf children and young people
• Be familiar with the use of formal assessments
• Be familiar with DCAL assessment

Safeguarding: Blanche Nevile School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed following the validation of two relevant references for the post applied for.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate prior to starting work. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, online searches and social media checks may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process. These checks are undertaken to identify any issues that may be relevant to a candidate’s suitability to work with children and will be conducted in line with statutory guidance and data protection requirements.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.