BSL Teachers Levels 1-6 (Talent Bank)
Location: Covent Garden, London/Online
Salary: £38.72 per hour, inclusive of pro rata holiday entitlement and preparation time
Hours of Work: Variable
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for the Centre for Deaf Education at City Lit as part of the BSL Team. The Centre has been supporting deaf and hard of hearing people for over 100 years and now has an opportunity for a talented and experienced teachers to teach our BSL courses for hearing and deaf students.
You will be responsible for developing, organising, teaching and assessing BSL courses across different levels ranging from level 1 through to 6.
Be Part of Our Community
City Lit is London's largest provider of learning for adults, inspiring over 30,000 students a year and offering more than 5,000 courses, online and face-to-face. As a leader in our field, who have recently been rated as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, we have a century’s reputation for delivering the highest quality student experience. Partnering with community organisations across London, we deliver bespoke projects that support individuals and communities.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your skills and experience.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Level 6 in BSL or equivalent experience relevant to the levels(s) being taught
- Excellent knowledge of BSL linguistics and theory.
- Significant knowledge and understanding of the Deaf community and culture.
- Demonstrable experience of teaching BSL to adults both individually and in group settings.
- An Award in Education and Training qualification, or equivalent (e.g. PTLLS)
- Ability to teach via online platforms such as zoom
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including flexible working, generous course discounts that include friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave. There’s also a season ticket loan programme, entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum), cycle to work scheme, and discounted private healthcare and gym. We even offer free annual flu jabs!
Sited in London’s creative community of Covent Garden, City Lit is a thriving hub of learning and opportunity with a palpable sense of purpose and identity and a culture of equality and inclusivity. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation and we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented these include applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those who have a disability and the LGBTQI+ community. We provide a professional and supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities.
For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description.
Closing Date: 23:59 on 21st November 2024
