Language Assistant - French

Canberra Grammar School; Canberra; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and 13.5% super

Salary packaging arrangements

Complimentary daily barista-madecoffee

Delicious daily morning tea and lunch

Onsite health clinic

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

14 weeks parental leave

Onsite parking

Résumé du poste

Canberra Grammar School is seeking a Language Assistant to support junior and senior language classes with a focus on French fluency. You will run small-group conversation activities, prepare resource materials, and help students develop written and spoken French and English skills during term time.

The role requires collaboration with teachers, strong communication, and good IT adaptability. Spanish fluency is a plus, and full Australian working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French and English required.
• Spanish fluency desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication with students, parents and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Aptitude for learning new IT systems used at the school.

Responsabilités

• Assist with small-group conversation practice for students in years 7–12.
• Prepare resource materials and exemplar samples of written and spoken work.
• Support teachers in developing students' language fluency.
• Work alongside teachers in junior and senior classes as requested by Head of Language Acquisition.

Connaissances

French fluency

English fluency

Spanish fluency desirable

Collaborative working

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT systems aptitude

Formation

Relevant language qualification

Description du poste

• We are seeking a Language Assistant with French Fluency
• 16 hours per fortnight, term time only assisting students to flourish
• Surround yourself with experienced educators in 2027

About The Role

The Language Assistant will work alongside teachers both in junior (years 7-10) and senior (years 11 and 12) classes as requested and directed by the Head of Language Acquisition. The incumbent will be expected to assist with small-group conversation practice, preparation of resource materials, including creating ‘exemplar’ samples of written and spoken work, and other activities aimed at developing students' fluency in the language.

About You

• Fluency in the French and English languages
• Spanish Language Fluency is desirable
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills that will assist with students learning
• Aptitude for learning new IT systems such as those used at the school.

• Appropriate qualifications
• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• A current National Police Check
• Full working rights within Australia.

Benefits For You

• A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• Convenient onsite parking

Working at CGS

We aim to provide a vibrant and rewarding workplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment to your professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School you will join a community committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

We are continuously growing our CGS community with people who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and well-being at the forefront of all they do.