Deaf Education Instructor

A bit about us: Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a vibrant city with strong communities. We aim to transform the way we work to place residents at the heart of our services. Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – reflects our commitment to working collaboratively with children, young people, families, and partners to achieve the best outcomes.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Deaf Education Instructor (DEI) to join our team, supporting deaf children, young people, and their families. This role promotes inclusive practice, improves outcomes, and develops communication through British Sign Language (BSL). You will provide highly specialised, practical support, including facilitating language development, reinforcing curriculum access through BSL, and empowering families to build communication skills so deaf children are fully included in both school and home life. You will work under the direction of the Deaf Resource Base Lead Teacher, delivering high-quality BSL support, Deaf Awareness training, and collaborating with schools and families. You will help break down barriers, promote understanding of deafness, and ensure deaf learners thrive academically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialised, practical support to deaf children and young people and their families
• Facilitate language development and reinforce curriculum access through British Sign Language (BSL)
• Deliver high-quality BSL support and Deaf Awareness training
• Collaborate with schools, families, and the Deaf Resource Base Lead Teacher to support inclusive education
• Promote understanding of deafness and support positive academic and social outcomes for deaf learners

What we offer

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Salary sacrifice schemes and family-friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships and Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps & Additional information

• Closing date: Midnight 24th June 2026
• Shortlisting date: 25th June 2026
• Interview date: 30th June 2026
• Interview type: Face-to-face
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Rhian Collinson via email Rhian.collinson@liverpool.gov.uk.

Equal Opportunities statement: Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, please contact recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship considerations are described accordingly.