Job Details
Position Currently Available
- British Sign Language Teacher.
Due to the nature of the job, this post requires the post holder to be a Deaf person who is qualified to deliver British Sign Language Level 1 and level 2 training/courses.
We are looking for a person who has:
- A positive attitude and enthusiasm towards people learning BSL.
- A willingness to work within a team to high standards.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
What we offer all our staff:
Membership of a 24hr Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program, Staff Incentive Scheme, Enhanced company pension scheme, High Street discounts, Subsidised onsite restaurant.
The attributes and skills you will require.
- The ability to enjoy a challenge and maintain a positive mental attitude.
- Be reliable and consistent.
- Self-motivated person.
- A confident decision maker.
- Have a flexible and accommodating approach
For any other information please contact us at recruitment@deafway.org.uk or 01772 796 461. You can also apply through our website: www.deafway.org.uk.
Job Title: British Sign Language Teacher
Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary Grade: £33.62 per hour including rolled holiday pay
Hours per week: 13 hours Monday – Friday
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per annum including Bank/Public Holidays.
Length of post: On a bank basis but regular hours will be required.
Purpose of the job:
In conjunction with the CEO, provide British Sign Language (BSL) lessons to staff and external students.
- BSL Level 1
- Two 2-hour lessons during office hours. Days/times to be agreed.
- One 3-hour lesson – evening class. Day/times to be agreed.
- BSL Level 2
- One 3-hour lesson during office hours. Day/times to be agreed.
- One 3-hour lesson – evening class. Day/times to be agreed.
- To uphold Deafway’s policies in respect of providing a culturally Deaf service including appropriate communication, accommodating varying staff needs.
General Duties:
- To plan, coordinate and deliver British Sign Language Level 1 and Level 2 classes.
- Register your qualifications with Signature and liaise with them in relation to all course requirements.
- To keep records of all training undertaken including numbers of people trained, assessment/exam pass rates and other relevant information.
- To work to all organizational policies and procedures, guidelines and standards required.
- To be aware of and ensure confidentiality of information.
- To assist in promoting and maintaining your own and others Health and Safety and security as defined in the Health and Safety Policy.
- To work effectively as part of the team ensuring effective working relationships.
- To complete mandatory training provided by Deafway.
About Deafway:
Deafway was established for the relief of people who are D/deaf. Firstly for those resident in Lancashire and secondly those resident in the rest of the United Kingdom and elsewhere, in particular by assisting and supporting their equal access to and participation in all aspects of society. 'Working to achieve equal access and opportunity for people who are D/deaf'
