BSL / English Interpreter

Are you a skilled BSL/English Interpreter looking to make a meaningful impact and be part of an organisation that truly makes a difference? Then come join the Access, Inclusion and Study Support department at our 'outstanding' Ofsted rated College to offer an interpreting service as required for deaf staff within City Lit, and in class support for deaf students on City Lit courses.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of effectively interpreting between BSL and English in a variety of settings, who is also confident in the use of SSE as an alternative to BSL. The successful postholder will have an excellent command of written and spoken English and be able to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary Access, Inclusion and Study Support team, providing interpreting alone, as a co-worker and as part of a team.,

• (NRCPD-regulated) Registered (qualified) Interpreter (RSLI) (preferable), or (NRCPD-regulated) Trainee Interpreter (TSLI) qualification. If you are a TSLI, you should also hold a BSL level 6 qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the NRCPD Code of Ethics for Sign Language Interpreters.
• Ability to undertake administrative work, including the use of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of issues related to education and deaf people and the ability to explain and promote understanding of these issues to teaching staff and other students.
• Proficient in providing communication access via Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Have experience of effectively interpreting between British Sign Language (BSL) and English, and to be confident in the use of SSE as an alternative to BSL.
  
  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.
  
  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), cycle to work scheme, and discounted private healthcare and gym. We even offer free annual flu jabs!