British Sign Language (BSL) & Deaf Studies Tutor

The Methodist Church in Britain; City Of London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Blanche Nevile School, which serves deaf children aged 3 to 16, seeks a part-time tutor to plan, deliver and assess a British Sign Language curriculum up to Level 4 and beyond, alongside Deaf Studies lessons for pupils.

The role is term-time only over three days a week, with some evenings until 6pm, in a team of deaf and hearing staff. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Qualification to teach Signature Level 1 to 4 or higher.
• Experience of teaching and formally assessing BSL across a range of levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess a high-quality BSL curriculum up to Level 4 or higher.
• Teach BSL to Deaf and hearing pupils, parents and staff.
• Deliver Deaf Studies lessons in line with the Deaf Studies Curriculum.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of learners.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team of deaf and hearing staff.

Education

Signature Level 1–4 teaching qualification

Job description

This tutor post at Blanche Nevile School, which serves deaf children aged 3 to 16, covers both its primary and secondary sites, co-located with Highgate Primary and Fortismere School. The core of the work is planning, teaching and formally assessing a British Sign Language curriculum up to Level 4 and beyond, alongside Deaf Studies lessons for pupils. The post is term-time only over three days a week, with some evenings until 6pm, within a team of deaf and hearing staff. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan, deliver and assess a high-quality BSL curriculum up to Level 4 or higher
• Teach BSL to Deaf and hearing pupils, parents and staff
• Deliver Deaf Studies lessons in line with the Deaf Studies Curriculum
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of learners
• Work collaboratively as part of a team of deaf and hearing staff

Qualifications

• Qualification to teach Signature Level 1 to 4 or higher

Experience

• Experience of teaching and formally assessing BSL across a range of levels and age groups
• Practical experience of using formal assessments

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent planning, organisation and adaptive teaching skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with deaf and hearing learners, families and professionals
• Understanding of the language and communication needs of deaf children and young people
• Familiarity with DCAL assessment

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Energy, enthusiasm and commitment to teamwork
• Availability to work until 6.00pm on some evenings