Job Description
Position: British Sign Language and Deaf Studies Tutor
Salary: SO1, Spinal point 23
Hours of work: Part Time (19.5 hours per week) considered – Term Time Only
Contract Term: Permanent
Closing Date: 19th June 2026
Interviews: 22nd June 2026
Start date: July 2026
Blanche Nevile School is a well‑known and highly regarded School for Deaf students, established in 1895. We provide an innovative, inclusive provision for deaf children aged 3‑16. The secondary and primary schools are co‑located with Fortismere School and Highgate Primary respectively. The role involves teaching at both sites and offers a small‑class, specialist BSL and Deaf Studies curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and assess a high‑quality British Sign Language curriculum up to Level 4 or higher for deaf and hearing pupils, parents and staff.
- Deliver Deaf Studies lessons in line with the Deaf Studies Curriculum.
- Work collaboratively with a team of deaf and hearing staff, families and professionals.
- Maintain a commitment to a child‑centred sign bilingual approach and inclusion in all activities.
Qualifications
- Excellent planning, organisation and adaptive teaching skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with deaf and hearing learners, families and professionals.
- Qualification to teach Signature Level 1 to 4 or higher.
- Energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to teamwork.
- Availability to work up to 6:00 pm on some evenings.
- Experience teaching and formally assessing BSL across a range of levels and age groups.
- Familiarity with formal assessments and DCAL assessment.
- Understanding of the language and communication needs of deaf children and young people.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss the role with interested candidates. Visits are warmly welcomed by appointment.
Tour dates with the Co‑Headteachers / Deputy Headteacher are available by contacting the school by phone 020 8442 2750 or emailing .
Blanche Nevile School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment background checks, including enhanced DBS, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed after validation of two relevant references.
In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.
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