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RAD has a fantastic opportunity for the role of Trainer to join the DeafAdvance team.

Are you a qualified BSL Teacher with a passion for teaching and delivering impactful learning?

About the role:

The Royal Association for Deaf people is seeking a dedicated Trainer – DeafAdvance to deliver high-quality British Sign Language (BSL) courses and Deaf Awareness training as part of our growing training centre. This is a key role focused on helping learners achieve accredited qualifications in BSL Levels 1 to 6, and promoting greater awareness of deaf culture and communication.

This is a fixed-term, 12-month contract. Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours. The role is predominantly remote, with a requirement for reasonable travel, including attendance at our London office for meetings approximately once per quarter.

The salary is £28,000 per annum (full-time equivalent).

Responsibilities as our Trainer will include:

• Plan, deliver and assess BSL courses and Deaf Awareness training to a wide range of learners
• Support learners’ progression through qualifications with tailored coaching and feedback
• Create and maintain engaging, accessible training materials in line with internal quality standards
• Collaborate with the team to promote RAD’s training offer to organisations, employers, and the wider community
• Contribute to ongoing course development, learner onboarding, and evaluation processes

 Essential requirements we’re looking for in our Trainer:

• Qualified BSL teacher with current experience in delivering BSL Level 1–2 (essential, Level 3 desirable)
• BSL Level 6 qualification, or equivalent native fluency
• Experience working within the deaf community or deaf education sector
• A recognised teaching/training qualification (or equivalent professional experience)
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for accessibility, inclusion and deaf advancement

• Reasonable travel will be required
• A willingness to undertake additional training/qualifications that are relevant to the post, including for safeguarding and data protection.
• Flexible in approach to working including some evenings or weekend when required
• Must undergo an enhanced DBS check

If you have a positive attitude, a flexible approach and would like to join our team as a Trainer, please complete an application form and send this together with your CV.

For full details, download a role description.

Closing date for applications: 30^th April 2026 

Interviews will be following receipt of suitable applications.

Please note, applications for this post may close early should the right candidate be found. Interview dates will be offered as appropriate applications are received.