Teacher in British Sign Language FTE

Overview

Teacher in British Sign Language 0.2 FTE (7.2 hours per week).

Closing date for applicants: 2 weeks from going live

Salary: £33,809 – £46,603 (0.2 FTE pro-rata £6,761 – £9,320)

Are you passionate about supporting the deaf community and ensuring greater inclusion? Do you hold a Level 3 BSL qualification or above or have BSL as your first language?

We are looking for a British Sign Language Teacher – 0.2 FTE, 7.2 hours per week. You will:

• Teach on the Signature suite of BSL programmes, follow the specification and prepare learners for their assessments at the end of their course.
• Engage with all aspects of the teaching programmes to ensure students participate in innovative lessons that motivate while supporting progression and achievement.
• Contribute to high-quality teaching and related curriculum development that meets learner needs; assess learner progress and devise assessment processes against highly personalised progress targets.

• Enthusiastic, resilient and highly motivated with Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2; you must also have a Level 3 qualification in BSL.
• Ideally, you will hold a Level 4 Teaching Qualification (Certificate in Education/PGCE/Bachelor of Education) or be required to achieve Level 5 Diploma (DTLLS) or equivalent within 3 years of appointment.

• As a teaching colleague you’ll join the Teacher Pensions scheme and enjoy benefits such as 45 days holidays (pro-rata for fractional colleagues) plus bank holidays.
• On-site Costa Coffee, free on-site gym at Beaufort Road, on-site bakery products at Tameside One, The Restaurant at Tameside One, and other staff discounts (cycle to work, saving club via Manchester Credit Union).

Tameside College has an excellent reputation and is based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. We offer a diverse range of courses including A level and advanced level vocational study, Apprenticeships and adult courses up to degree level. We aim to give all our students an exceptional experience and help learners develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.

Tameside College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check; regulated post will require an additional barred list check. The college will meet the costs involved.

Please note that Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance requires us to carry out an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This search is carried out after shortlisting for all candidates invited to interview.

Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to respond to every applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

You will be experienced and a strong team player with excellent communication skills. Come join us on our journey to outstanding!

Recruitment agencies:
We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy; direct applications only. Any CVs forwarded for this vacancy will be treated as gifts and not subject to your terms and conditions.