Sessional Tutor -BSL (Casual)

Company: Leicestershire County Council
Apply for the Sessional Tutor -BSL (Casual)
Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

WorkLocation: Various across Leicestershire

Salary: £28,605 – £31,029 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay Award Pending)

WorkingHours: 2-4 hours a week, term time

ContractType: Casual

Closing Date: 12th July 2026

About the role

We are looking for an Adult learning tutor to teach BSL at centres around the county for 2-4 hours per week, mostly evenings. We also deliver Deaf Awareness training to organisations, which may add additional work delivering this to demand. It may be possible to travel to more than one centre each week to deliver courses.

  • Create an atmosphere where learners can reach their full potential and teaching and learning is outstanding
  • Set goals that stretch and challenge – negotiating individual learning outcomes and content
  • Meet varying needs of learners (SEND, learning style etc) in a professional and sensitive manner
  • Plan and deliver effective learning programmes for diverse groups or individuals in a safe and inclusive environment
  • Use a variety of relevant and up to date teaching methods to enable and support differentiated learning, including the appropriate use of ICT in the classroom and online
  • Promote the benefits of technology and support learners in its use
  • Review and evaluate learning and teaching in order to plan for improvement
  • Engage fully with opportunities for continuing professional development, at least 30 hours annually

We provide generous remuneration, with rates from £35.76 for each teaching hour delivered. This includes planning, preparation, and CPD, with annual incremental progression.

Benefits

  • Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
  • Generous holiday allowances
  • Family friendly policies
  • Wellbeing services
  • Active workers groups
  • Wide range of professional development and training opportunities for all staff

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria

  • A nationally approved teaching qualification, minimum Level 3 but preferably Level 5
  • Minimum Level 3 BSL
  • Recent experience teaching BSL, ideally to adults, and an active engagement in the subject
  • Good functional skills (to at least NVQ Level 2 or above in English, Maths and ICT)
  • The ability to use ICT for professional communications, using email and attachments and to access the learning platform on Moodle, both as a teaching method in class and also to support learners in between classes by adding material to your class page and promoting independent learning
  • Understanding of the national professional standards in teaching and learning
  • Understanding of RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement) and know how to apply its principles and processes

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Telephone: 0116 305 3944 / 07730582874

Email: daisy.edwards@leics.gov.uk

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Posted: June 4th, 2026