French Language Assistant

Summary

We are seeking a French Language Assistant to join our vibrant MFL Department. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, helping students develop their fluency, cultural understanding, and confidence in the language.

Detail

One Year Fixed Term starting 1 September 2025

The King's School is seeking a French Language Assistant to join our vibrant Modern Foreign Languages Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a native or near-native French speaker to make a meaningful impact, helping students develop their fluency, cultural understanding, and confidence in the language.

Working an average of 20 hours per week (depending on pupil numbers), you will lead engaging individual and group conversation sessions with GCSE and A Level students, support bilingual learners, and assist in exam preparation particularly the speaking component. You will also play a vital role in the department's wider activities, including clubs, trips, and academic research support.

We are looking for someone with a strong academic background in French, excellent communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for Francophone language and culture. Experience teaching or supporting young people, and familiarity with UK examination standards (AQA), are highly desirable.

Please apply online at the link below. Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 May 2025. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may close the advert ahead of the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

The King's school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Further Information

https://ce0748li.webitrent.com/ce0748li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=7936552BH8&VACANCY_ID=8914304U5S