This tutor post at Blanche Nevile School, which serves deaf children aged 3 to 16, covers both its primary and secondary sites, co-located with Highgate Primary and Fortismere School. The core of the work is planning, teaching and formally assessing a British Sign Language curriculum up to Level 4 and beyond, alongside Deaf Studies lessons for pupils. The post is term-time only over three days a week, with some evenings until 6pm, within a team of deaf and hearing staff. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Plan, deliver and assess a high-quality BSL curriculum up to Level 4 or higher
- Teach BSL to Deaf and hearing pupils, parents and staff
- Deliver Deaf Studies lessons in line with the Deaf Studies Curriculum
- Adapt teaching to meet the needs of learners
- Work collaboratively as part of a team of deaf and hearing staff
Qualifications
- Qualification to teach Signature Level 1 to 4 or higher
Experience
- Experience of teaching and formally assessing BSL across a range of levels and age groups
- Practical experience of using formal assessments
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent planning, organisation and adaptive teaching skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with deaf and hearing learners, families and professionals
- Understanding of the language and communication needs of deaf children and young people
- Familiarity with DCAL assessment
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Energy, enthusiasm and commitment to teamwork
- Availability to work until 6.00pm on some evenings
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
