British Sign Language (BSL) Tutor - Cuiken Primary School - MID06775

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

The BSL Tutor will have relevant work experience of approximately four years and be:

• Fluent in BSL or have SCQF 8 BSL or equivalent.
• To be educated to degree level, or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of skills through experience.
• Experience of successfully teaching BSL to children and/or adults.
• Knowledge of BSL linguistic principles, child BSL acquisition, and Deaf culture and community.
• Ability to work as a team member and establish good and effective relationships with learners, staff, and parents.
• Proven experience working/engaging effectively with families and their deaf children in small groups or through individual targeted work with a focus on maximising language learning and engagement, adopting a strengths-based approach.
• An understanding of language and literacy development for bilingual deaf pupils.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others face-to-face, over email, and in written reports.
• Knowledge of the variety of language and communication modes used by deaf people including English, BSL, and Sign Supported English.
• Knowledge of community organisations and supports available to families in relation to BSL and deaf culture and identity.
• Understanding of the GIRFEC framework and an ability to identify and escalate matters of concern to senior school staff as and when necessary.
• An understanding of the need for continuous professional development and a willingness to undertake ongoing training which will enhance the ability of both individuals and the team as a whole to deliver effective support to deaf learners and their families.
• Keep professional knowledge up to date including current initiatives and developments.
• This post is subject to PVG Membership.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 25th May 2025

INTERVIEW DATE: week commencing 2nd June 2025

Job Advert

Position Title: British Sign Language (BSL) Tutor

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnership

Location: Cuiken Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 20

Working Pattern: Flexible across the week depending on candidate and service need

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 20 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £16,801.96 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or protected adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children or Protected Adults. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.
For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or you are a care experienced young person, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.