Careers | Burton and South Derbyshire College
We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.
British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter for Events, Hourly Paid
Position: British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter for Events
Type: Part Time, Casual hours circa 28 hours per annum
Pay: £27.05 per hour
Location: Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus
Confirmed 2025 Events Requiring Interpreter Support:
Friday, 24th October 2025: BSDC Graduation, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (5 hours)
Open days are usually held October, January, March and April (2-3 hours, Evenings/Saturdays)
You could be required to feature in video content for staff training and social media updates.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Casual British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter to provide professional interpreting services during scheduled events, including set open events and award ceremonies, and offer support to learners as required. The role will involve interpreting spoken English to British Sign Language, ensuring accessibility and effective communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. You will be part of a supportive team, ensuring an inclusive environment for all attendees and learners.
This post requires a Level 6 British Sign Language qualification; evidence is required upon job offer.
Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.
Why come and work for us?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
* Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
* Generous holiday plans
* Free Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible working policies
* Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
* On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free annual eye tests
* Access to our onsite gym
* Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
* Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
Closing Date: 12pm, Wednesday 30th April 2025. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.
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