In-House Interpreter

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Elmfield School for Deaf Children

Job Overview

  • Date posted:9 June, 2025
  • Closing date:
    30 June, 2025
  • Location:
    Bristol
  • Salary:
    BG10 £34,314-£37,938 pro rata (approx. £10,543)
  • Contract:
    Fixed Term
  • Job Type:
    Part Time

Job Description

Elmfield Primary (BS7 0PU) and Secondary (BS7 9NL)

13h/wk

Wednesdays & Fridays – 8.30am-3.30pm

ASAP-31/08/26

Bristol Grade 10 £34,314-£37,938 pro rata (approx. £10,543)

Term time only + 5 INSET days

We are looking for experienced BSL Interpreters to support Deaf and hard of hearing colleagues in school. The successful candidates will work with staff to enable an accessible working environment. The funding for this role is dependent on funding from Access to Work.

The applicant should have:

  • Proven ability to interpret BSL/English and English/BSL
  • The ability to work flexibly and to use own initiative
  • The ability to travel between sites (BS7 0PU and BS7 9NL)
  • High expectations
  • Good spoken English skills
  • Excellent organisational skills

As a minimum candidates will have completed NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent) and will be registered as an RSLI or TSLI.

A minimum of A-C GCSE English is required.

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please email us on [email protected] to arrange a convenient time and date.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th June at 9am

Interviews: ASAP

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Elmfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and young people and the expectation is that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check, satisfactory references, proof of qualifications and the right to work in the UK.
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Please visit https://www.elmfield.bristol.sch.uk/AboutUs/Vacancies/ for copies of the application form, employee specification and job description. Please send completed application forms to [email protected].
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We do not accept CVs or work with recruitment agencies.
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