Educational BSL Interpreter (18.5 hours) (Term Time Only)

Walsall College; Walsall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Free parking

Staff training

ZEST wellbeing

Rewards and recognition

Modern campuses

Hub access

Job summary

Walsall College is seeking an Educational English British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter to support staff and students in a busy educational environment. The role covers interpreting for learners across a range of courses and for deaf staff during meetings and events.

Term-time hours total 18.5 per week, with DBS checks and safeguarding in place. The successful candidate will work across Open Days, activities and various college events, ensuring clear communication and inclusion for all

Qualifications

• Educational BSL Interpreters experience or awareness of interpreting in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for staff and students in a professional educational setting.
• Interpret for deaf staff in staff meetings and during events such as Open Days.
• Assist across courses ranging from Entry Level to Higher Education.

Job description

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Educational BSL Interpreter (18.5 hours) (Term Time Only)

Reference: OCT20263329

Expiry date: 12:00, Thu, 5th Nov 2026

Location: Walsall

Benefits: Please see detailed list of our benefits within the advert

We are currently looking for Educational English British Sign Language Interpreters to join us to provide support for staff and students in a professional educational setting.

You will work with a wide range of students with various communication needs on the BSL continuum on courses ranging from Entry Level to Higher Education Level across a wide range of subjects.

You will also interpret for deaf staff, in staff meetings and during additional events such as Out of College Activities, Award Ceremonies and Open Days.

For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.

In return, we offer;

• Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
• Free car parking at our Green Lane and Hawbush Campuses.
• Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
• ZEST; the College's Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
• Staff incentive schemes including 'Best of Walsall' discounts.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors' Nursery.
• Access to 'The Hub' offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.

We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential.

Our environment is diverse in character and student population.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.

Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.