British Sign Language (BSL) & Deaf Studies Tutor

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanche Nevile School is seeking 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 plan, deliver and assess progression, collaborate with deaf and hearing colleagues, and support inclusion through a sign bilingual approach across

Qualifications

• Plan, deliver and assess BSL curriculum up to Level 4 or higher.
• Excellent planning, organisation and adaptive teaching.
• Strong communication with deaf and hearing learners and families.
• Availability to work some evenings.
• Experience teaching and formally assessing BSL across levels and age groups.
• Collaborate with deaf and hearing staff.
• Understanding of language needs of deaf children and young people.
• Familiar with formal assessments and DCAL assessment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess BSL curriculum for Deaf and hearing learners.
• Deliver Deaf Studies lessons in line with the Deaf Studies Curriculum.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with school staff, families and external partners.

Skills

Planning and organisation

Communication and interpersonal

Teamwork and collaboration

Evening availability

BSL teaching experience

Language needs understanding

Formal assessments familiarity

DCAL assessment familiarity

Education

BSL teaching qualification Level 1‑4 or higher

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 and practised at using formal assessments
• be familiar with DCAL assessment

What the school offers its staff

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

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.