British Sign Language Tutor

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a British Sign Language Tutor. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching BSL in educational settings and providing training for parents and staff. Experience in teaching adults and engaging with families is essential. The position is open to part‑time and job share options, offering a salary between £33,287 and £39,129 for 36 hours per week over 39 weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging effectively with families and their deaf children is required.
• Possession of fluent BSL skills to SCQF 8 or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach BSL in educational establishments and to families.
• Provide training and create courses for parents and staff in BSL.

Skills

Fluent BSL skills to SCQF 8 or above

Experience teaching BSL to adults

Ability to engage effectively with families

Job description

British Sign Language Tutor

Waverley Court

Salary: £33,287 - £39,129 (pro‑rate for part‑time & sessional)

Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks

Part‑time & Job share will be considered.

This position is part of the Deaf Support Team. The BSL tutor will:

Responsibilities

• Teach BSL in educational establishments and to families.
• Provide training, create and deliver courses for parents and staff in BSL.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have experience teaching BSL to adults and working/engaging effectively with families and their deaf children. They must possess fluent BSL skills to SCQF 8 or above, or equivalent.

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a sample lesson plan as part of a writing assessment before the interview. A reading assessment and BSL skills test will also be required as part of the in‑person interview.

For informal enquiries, please contact [e-mail].

Pre‑Employment Checks

Regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. An unconditional offer and commencement in the post will be subject to satisfactory outcomes of both checks.

Equality and Diversity

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Salary Information

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Flexible Working

Happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.