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Current Vacancies

The Deaf Academy offers a wide range of career paths with their own unique skills and expertise. In our award winning setting your career pathway can take different routes to meet your own interests and specialities.

See below a list of our current vacancies, if you are interested in working for us but can’t see a vacancy below that suits your skills or experience join our talent pool.

Part-time Careers Advisor (College)

 

Inspire Futures. Empower Change. Make a Difference.

At the Deaf Academy, we believe every young person deserves a future full of opportunity. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Careers Advisor to lead and deliver a high-quality, inclusive careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) programme for our Deaf and hard-of-hearing students with EHCPs.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the aspirations and outcomes of young people, supporting their transition into employment, training, or further education. You’ll work closely with students, families, staff, and employers to ensure every learner receives tailored, accessible, and empowering guidance.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver a comprehensive CEIAG programme aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks and CDI Code of Ethics.
  • Provide 1:1 and group guidance using British Sign Language (BSL) or other accessible formats.
  • Coordinate inclusive employer engagement activities, including work experience, workplace visits, and guest speakers.
  • Support students with UCAS, apprenticeships, supported internships, and other progression routes.
  • Collaborate with curriculum staff to embed careers learning across the college.
  • Develop and maintain inclusive careers resources and maintain accurate records of student progress.
  • Promote self-advocacy, confidence, and independence in students navigating the world of work.
15,270
Closes: 22 August 2026

Apply in British Sign Language (BSL)

Apply in British Sign Language (BSL)

You can apply for any of our vacancies in BSL as a film clip. Please include your name, contact details and the following:

  • Your qualifications
  • Where you worked before
  • The skills you can bring to the role.

Please upload your BSL film clip via WeTransfer and email to hr@thedeafacademy.ac.uk

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact us as follows:

BSL users, text only to: 07530 703482

Call: 01395 203 130

Email: hr@thedeafacademy.ac.uk