Sessional Lecturer - British Sign Language

Bluerise BV; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Sessional Lecturer to inspire and teach adult learners in British Sign Language (BSL). This role involves delivering engaging BSL sessions, developing course objectives, and ensuring all learners can participate effectively. You will play a crucial part in fostering a supportive learning environment while adhering to college syllabuses. With a commitment to quality service and continuous improvement, this position offers a platform for you to make a significant impact on students' lives. If you are passionate about teaching and have the relevant qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification and experience in teaching BSL courses.
• Good computer literacy for compiling quality folders and preparing materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective BSL teaching sessions to adult learners.
• Develop course objectives and monitor learners’ progress.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Teaching qualification

Computer literacy

Course planning

Education

Qualification in BSL

Experience in teaching adults

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Assessment tools

Job description

Initially 2 hours per week at Tooting College.

South Thames College is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach adult learners across different levels to ensure that they are able to achieve success in their British Sign Language (BSL) courses.

Delivering varied and effective teaching and learning BSL sessions in which all members of the group are respected and able to participate, you’ll develop course objectives using effective course and lesson plans designed to monitor learners’ progress and prepare course plans in accordance with any external or College set syllabuses and deliver the agreed learning outcomes by the end of the course.

We’d like you to hold a teaching qualification, have experience of teaching BSL courses to adults, and hold a qualification or demonstrable experience in a professional background in the field of BSL. You’ll have a good level of computer literacy, able to compile quality folders online, prepare & develop materials and assessments for the program, and the ability to produce and present reports to a variety of audiences (registers, lesson plan, scheme of work, student’s profile).

You’ll be committed to establishing and maintaining good working relations with colleagues and students, safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and to the provision of a quality service and the implementation of quality improvements.

You must be able to work 2-4 hours per week either in the morning or the evening once per week at our venues at Tooting or Wandsworth.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 9th January 2025.

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities, and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part-time staff.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.