Training and Education Manager – British Sign Language (BSL)
The Training and Education Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for MSDP’s training and education provision. This senior role holds departmental-level responsibility for ensuring the delivery of high-quality British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Awareness programmes that meet Signature standards and reflect best practice in teaching and learning.
The postholder will be responsible for curriculum quality, staff performance, and the overall effective management of the training department, ensuring that services remain responsive, inclusive, and aligned with the charity’s objectives.
Essential requirements
- Native Deaf BSL sign user or near-native proficiency (Level 6 or equivalent).
- Teaching Qualification: (e.g., PTLLS, AET, PGCE etc).
- Knowledge of awarding body requirements (i.e. Signature or equivalent).
- Experience: Proven experience and strong track record in:
- Experience delivering BSL courses or working within Deaf education/training.
- A minimum of three years’ experience teaching BSL levels 1- 4.
- Quality assurance of curriculum design and delivery of high-quality BSL and Deaf Awareness courses.
- Experience of teaching and supporting adults to learn BSL levels 4-6
- Experienced internal verifier assessing students BSL levels 1-6.
- Analysing student evaluation and satisfaction surveys.
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Company: Merseyside Society for Deaf People
Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Liverpool, L13 0DJ
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 9 Nov 2026
Closing date: 7 Dec 2026
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Contact Details:
Merseyside Society for Deaf People Recruitment Team
