Posted by Merseyside Society for Deaf People

Freelance Qualified British Sign Language Tutor

1. Title: British Sign Language (BSL) Tutor – Adults
2. Salary: £25.00 per hour.
3. Contract: Freelance
4. Full time: 9 hours per week (over two days)
5. Benefits: No additional benefits as a freelance role.

Merseyside Society for Deaf People are Hiring MSDP) are recruiting a qualified freelance British Sign Language tutor

Are you a qualified BSL tutor with experience of delivering BSL courses levels 1-4? Are you looking for a flexible freelance tutor role with an established and accredited training centre offering British Sign Language courses across all levels? All our BSL courses are aligned to Signature specifications, which include content, duration and assessment. All Signature qualifications are nationally recognised and accredited by Ofqual.

As demand for BSL courses grows, we are looking for a qualified and experienced BSL tutor to join our developing network of freelance educators.

About Us
MSDP is an established charity advancing equality for all Deaf, Deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing individuals. We are a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to providing accessible learning opportunities for adults across the UK. We believe that learning British Sign Language opens doors to better communication, inclusivity, and personal growth. Through delivery of accredited courses, the training department aims to foster confidence, cultural understanding, and practical language proficiency across all levels.

Our students include individuals looking to learn BSL for personal interest, students developing skills in preparation for formal BSL qualifications, and corporate groups aiming to improve professional communication in the workplace.

The Role:
As a freelance BSL Tutor, you will deliver engaging, supportive, and inclusive lessons tailored to adult learners. You will be qualified to Level 6 and deliver BSL courses 1-3 (with flexibility/opportunity to teach on level 4).

Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver BSL lessons to adult learners
• Facilitate a motivating and supportive learning environment
• Provide regular progress updates, feedback, and learning resources
• Support learners preparing for BSL Level 1-3 assessments

Essential Requirements
• BSL qualification to Signature Level 6
• Accredited teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET,PCGE, etc.)
• Teaching experience BSL Levels 1-3
• Clear and confident communicator
• Reliable, organised, flexible, and self-motivated

About You
The successful candidate will have an accredited teaching qualification and proven experience teaching BSL courses levels 1-3. As a strong communicator, you will support students learning BSL and work closely with the established training department tutors.

As a Deaf charity, we welcome applicants from Deaf or Hard of Hearing applicants. We are seeking applicants who can confidently communicate using British Sign language (BSL).

Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Flexible hours
• Blended approach to teaching and learning
• Work with a supportive and inclusive team

How to apply
The application process is via an Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. Please visit the MSDP website to download the application pack: www.msdp.org.uk/vacancies/

If you would like to arrange an informal chat, please email recruitment@msdp.org.uk.

The closing date is 4pm on 27 November 2025 Interviews will take place week commencing

Liverpool

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• recruitment@msdp.org.uk