Deaf Education Instructor

Full job description
Warrington & Vale Royal College is looking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Deaf Education Instructor to join our inclusive and supportive college community. The role is vital in promoting deaf awareness and culture. A Deaf Education Instructor will support students to build a positive self-identity and support them towards preparation for adulthood. The applicant needs to be a Deaf native BSL user and ideally have experience working with D/deaf young people.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

A competitive salary
Occupational pension scheme
Employee benefits package
Employee Assistance Programme
Free on-site parking
Full programme of training and mentoring
Induction programme and buddy scheme
Flexible working, where appropriate
Menopause friendly
In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Realising potential, transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

The college is proud to hold the Gold accreditation in the Investors in People framework. We have been assessed against the criteria of Leading, Supporting and Improving, and the Gold award means that the college has the right principles in place, and our people and leaders demonstrate a commitment to best practice, people management and personal development.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates will have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in English and Mathematics. Be able to demonstrate fluency in BSL and be a deaf native BSL user.

For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.

Please note, an application must be completed via FE jobs, as we cannot accept CVs as applications for employment. Agency CVs will not be accepted for this post.

This post closes on 10th August 2025; interviews are to be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.

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