We are looking for a caring, dedicated BSL & Deaf awareness Tutor to join us at Cygnet Hospital Bury.

The post holder will be delivering accredited BSL courses (All modules, Level 1 & 2) for members of staff in accordance with the Signature Framework of examination accreditation. Working full time (Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm) on a 6 month Fixed term contact.

Cygnet Hospital Bury provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and CAMHS provision for adolescents.

Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Your Day-to-Day…

• To carry out teaching duties as specified in the purpose of the role description
• To maintain a clear and organised record of student files. These must be updated after any contact or correspondence with students
• Maintain a good, supportive and constructive relationship with students, showing genuine interest in their wellbeing and profession within the classroom.
• To develop, maintain, record and store all required lesson plans
• To effectively use IT resources and access Signature website to download documents
• Be fully aware of accreditation criteria and relevant procedures for examinations and accreditation
• To provide feedback forms as part of course/teaching evaluation 

You are/have… 

• Are qualified/working to be qualified to a minimum of Level 4 certification in Education and training.
• Thorough planning and organisational skills.
• Able to plan and deliver differential learning.
• Detailed subject knowledge.
• Comprehensive record keeping, monitoring and evaluation skills. 
• Ability to use a range of assessment methods.
• Able to plan, implement review and evaulate your own teaching and assessment.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities 
• Reflective practice & CPD opportunities
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme 
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme and employee discount savings.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Ready to make a positive change? 

Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below.