Teacher/Lecturer in Post-16

Teaching Vacancies; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Derby is looking for an excellent classroom practitioner to join its Post-16 Department. The ideal candidate will proficient in British Sign Language or willing to pursue certification. Responsibilities include delivering creative lessons across various curricula. The role offers professional development opportunities and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Personalized CPD plan

Full sponsorship for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver lessons across a range of subjects including GCSEs and Functional Skills.
• Proficiency in British Sign Language or willingness to learn Level 3 BSL.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, deliver, and assess lessons.
• Contribute to a personalized CPD plan.
• Support the educational needs of Deaf students.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Creative lesson delivery

High expectations for learners

Education

Qualification as a Teacher of the Deaf

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to deliver creative and innovative lessons to join our busy Post‑16 Department. Proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL) or the willingness to start working towards Level 3 BSL as soon as practicable upon appointment is essential.

We are looking for a teacher who can set and achieve high expectations for our learners, to plan, prepare, deliver and assess, from a range of curricula including GCSE Maths, GCSE English, Functional Skills Maths and English (from Entry Level 1 – Level 2), Driving Theory, British Sign Language and Preparation for Adulthood sessions incorporating PSHE, RSE and careers education.

What the school offers its staff

We want the very best outcomes for our pupils and so seek the very best staff for them. The successful applicant will benefit from a personalised CPD plan including a rolling programme of full sponsorship to achieve professional status as a Teacher of the Deaf with the option of continuing to achieve an MA.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical
• online and social media prohibition from teaching
• right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.