British Sign Language and Deaf Studies Tutor

About the role

Blanche Nevile School is a well-known and highly regarded school for Deaf students, with a history dating back to 1895. This part-time post — 19.5 hours per week, term time only — covers both the Primary site (co-located with Highgate Primary) and the Secondary site (co-located with Fortismere School), working across an innovative and successful provision for deaf children aged 3 to 16.

The school offers 'The Best of Both Worlds': British Sign Language (BSL) and English, small class specialist teaching, and high quality inclusion. A skilled team of deaf and hearing staff shares a commitment to a child-centred sign bilingual approach.

The role involves planning, delivering, and assessing a high-quality BSL curriculum up to Level 4 or higher for deaf and hearing pupils, parents, and staff. This sits alongside delivering Deaf Studies lessons for learners in line with the Deaf Studies Curriculum.

Availability to work up to 6.00pm on some evenings is required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, delivering, and formally assessing BSL across a range of levels and age groups.
• Delivering Deaf Studies lessons in line with the school's Deaf Studies Curriculum.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team of deaf and hearing staff across both school sites.
• Using formal assessments, including DCAL (Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre) assessment.
• Communicating effectively with deaf and hearing learners, families, and professionals.

Visits are warmly welcomed by appointment. Tour dates with the Co-Headteachers or Deputy Headteacher are available by contacting the school on 020 8442 2750 or emailing sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk. In line with safeguarding practices, CVs cannot be accepted. Click Apply Now to discover more about submitting a formal application.

About You

Blanche Nevile School is looking for an experienced BSL and Deaf Studies Tutor who brings a strong understanding of the language and communication needs of deaf children and young people. This is a role for someone who works well within a specialist team and brings the skills to support learners across a broad range of levels and backgrounds.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a qualification to teach Signature Level 1 to 4, or higher.
• Have experience of teaching and formally assessing BSL across a range of levels and age groups.
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organisation, and adaptive teaching skills.
• Have an understanding of the language and communication needs of deaf children and young people.
• Be familiar with and practised at using formal assessments, including DCAL assessment.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with deaf and hearing learners, families, and professionals.
• Be available to work up to 6.00pm on some evenings.

Blanche Nevile School welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to equality of opportunity in its recruitment practices.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate, which the successful candidate will be required to obtain prior to starting work. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed, following the validation of two relevant references. Blanche Nevile School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment.