0.4 BSL Tutor Coordinator

Hours of Work: 14 hours per week, Wednesday and Thursday, with occasional evenings and weekends

Start Date: The anticipated start date for this role will be in September 2026

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact and play a key role in the development and delivery of high‑quality BSL provision?

We are seeking a BSL Tutor Coordinator to join our prestigious Centre for Deaf Education at City Lit. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the BSL provision at Level 3 and 6, including level 3 in BSL for Employer Engagement and BSL teacher training development, within an organisation that is passionate about Deaf education and outstanding adult learning.

The post holder will deliver Level 3 and 6 BSL teaching, recruit, supervise, and support part‑time tutors and associated staff as appropriate , and ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of provision through effective administrative and quality assurance processes. The role also plays a vital part in advocating for and promoting BSL courses, strengthening engagement with learners, employers, and the wider Deaf community.

City Lit is London's largest provider of learning for adults, inspiring over 30,000 students a year and offering more than 5,000 courses, online and face-to-face. As a leader in our field, who have recently been rated as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, we have a century’s reputation for delivering the highest quality student experience.

Partnering with community organisations across London, we deliver bespoke projects that support individuals and communities.

• Proven fluency and subject expertise in BSL to Signature’s Level 6 or equivalent.
• A recognised teaching qualification, such as a Diploma to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) or equivalent (e.g. a stage 3 teaching qualification or PGCE), preferably for teaching adults .
• Up‑to‑date subject knowledge, with enthusiasm and sustained interest in the field of BSL and Deaf studies.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proven experience of teaching BSL to mixed‑ability groups of adults, including Deaf and hearing adult learners.

Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including flexible working, generous course discounts that include friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave. There’s also a season ticket loan programme, entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum) and a cycle to work scheme . We even offer free annual flu jabs!

• flexible working
• generous course discounts that include friends and family
• pension scheme plus life assurance
• enhanced Family Friendly leave
• season ticket loan programme
• entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum)
• cycle to work scheme
• free annual flu jabs

Sited in London’s creative community of Covent Garden, City Lit is a thriving hub of learning and opportunity with a palpable sense of purpose and identity and a culture of equality and inclusivity. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, these include applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those who have a disability and the LGBTQI+ community. We provide a professional and supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities.

For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description.

We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a high volume of applications.