Hourly Paid Educational English British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter

Walsall College; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Free parking

Staff training

Wellbeing programme

Staff discounts

Recognition scheme

Campus facilities

Gym and Spa access

The Littleton Restaurant

Job summary

Walsall College in Walsall is seeking Hourly Paid Educational English British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters to support staff and students in a professional educational setting.

You will work with a diverse range of students across courses from Entry Level to Higher Education, providing accurate BSL interpretation. You will also interpret for Deaf staff in meetings and at events, helping the college promote inclusive communication.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for staff in staff meetings and additional events such as Open Days and other college activities.
• Provide interpretation support for students with varying communication needs on courses ranging from Entry Level to Higher Education.
• Support staff and students in a professional educational setting to promote inclusive communication.

Job description

Hourly Paid Educational English British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter

Reference: OCT20262773

Expiry date: 12:00, Mon, 26th Oct 2026

Location: Walsall

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

We are currently looking for Hourly Paid Educational English British Sign Language Interpreters to join us on a casual basis 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 D/deaf staff in staff meetings and during additional events such as Out of College Activities, Award Ceremonies and Open Days.

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.

Please be advised that previous applicants need not apply.