BSL Instructor

19.43 GBP hourly

Location Dumfries and Galloway College Bankend Road Dumfries DG1 4FD United Kingdom

This job ends on 25 March 2026

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BSL Instructor

Dumfries £19.43 per hour | Timesheet contract | Fixed Term

Other Benefits

Ø Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Ø Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)

Ø Opportunities for career progression and personal development

Ø Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.

What’s the Job?

We are seeking a qualified and experienced BSL Instructor to support our application to become an approved Signature Centre and to lead the delivery of British Sign Language qualifications.

This role will involve:

· Delivering high-quality BSL courses (Level 1 and/or Level 2)

· Preparing engaging lesson materials

· Supporting learners throughout their qualification

· Assisting with assessment preparation and internal quality processes

· Supporting centre compliance requirements in line with awarding body standards (including Signature where applicable)

This is an exciting opportunity to help establish and shape a new BSL provision from the ground up.

The Commercial Development and Delivery Team are responsible for delivering a variety of professional qualifications, including certificated and bespoke courses, in a College that aims to be one step ahead. 

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a passionate, organised, and experienced BSL professional who:

· Holds a BSL qualification above the level they intend to teach

· Holds a recognised teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS, CertEd, PGCE or equivalent)

· Has experience delivering structured BSL courses or similar

· Understands assessment and quality assurance standards

· Is reliable, professional, and learner-focused

·       Is committed to promoting Deaf awareness and inclusive communication

To succeed in this role, you will have some or all of the following:

· Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons, demonstrating strong knowledge of BSL

· Support learners of varying abilities confidently

· Be highly organised and comfortable with documentation and compliance

· Communicate effectively with learners, staff, and awarding bodies

· Take initiative in developing teaching materials and structured lesson plans

· Support the centre through approval visits and quality checks

· Maintain professionalism and uphold safeguarding and assessment integrity standards

· Adapt to flexible working hours including evenings or weekends (if required)

· Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific software/systems

· Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.

· This post is required to be based on Campus

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are.  About Us Dumfries & Galloway College How to apply

If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.

For further information, please contact Jackie Kelly, Skills Delivery Team Leader, kellyj@dumgal.ac.uk or call 01387 734198

Closing Date:     25th March 2026

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing 6th April 2026

What else you need to know

If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.

We believe that our staff are our greatest asset—and through our supportive culture, investment in training, and innovative approach to education, we’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Please copy the below links and paste into your preferred browser to view the below documents:

https://www.dumgal.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/disclosure_of_criminal_offences.pdf

https://www.dumgal.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/right_to_work.pdf

https://www.dumgal.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/notes_to_read.pdf

DG011 Instructor JD.pdf

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