British Sign Language Tutor - VHL

East Coast College; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

60 days holiday

Employer pension 28.68%

Free gym and swim

Discounted campus facilities

Job summary

East Coast College is seeking a British Sign Language Tutor to deliver high-quality BSL teaching at The Place, Great Yarmouth. The role is permanent but fractional, offering flexible hours and a variable lecturer rate of £32.62 per hour.

You will plan, deliver and assess lessons across learners at different levels, maintain safeguarding and equality standards, and contribute to a supportive learning environment with colleagues and students.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 2 Qualification required.
• Strong knowledge and practical use of British Sign Language.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons for learners of different levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality BSL teaching and learning.
• Plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons for learners at different levels.
• Work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Skills

BSL

Lesson planning

Assessment

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

BSL Level 2 Qualification

Job description

Job Title:British Sign Language Tutor
Location: The Place, Great Yarmouth
Hours: Variable Hours
Contract: Permanent - Fractional
Salary: Variable Lecturer Rate (£32.62 an hour)

Deliver high-quality and innovative British Sign Language (BSL) teaching and learning, inspiring learners to build confidence, progress their skills, and achieve excellence in their studies.

Key needs from you and the role;

• BSL Level 2 Qualification
• Strong knowledge and practical use of British Sign Language.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons for learners at different levels
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

East Coast College will offer you;

• 60 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous Pension - 28.68% Employer Contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

*Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process.

**East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.

Please note, candidates who secure a teaching position, but do not currently hold a teacher qualification are required to obtain this within their first three years of employment. This can be provided by the college, however, the employee will be required to sign a commitment form, where they will be eligible to pay fees back should they fail to complete the qualification, or exit the organisation within the committed timeframe. Employees can secure their own funding such as Student Finance for the qualifications should they wish.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.

All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College's website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.