Foreign Language Assistant

St Dunstan's College; Catford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Catford is seeking a Foreign Language Assistant to enhance students' French skills. This part-time role involves teaching, producing learning materials, and promoting the French language in extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate is a native-level French speaker, has an interest in teaching, and is flexible regarding working hours. The role emphasizes safeguarding and the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in mentoring students.
• Flexibility regarding working days.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Work with students to develop oral aptitude and fluency.
• Produce learning materials appropriate for students' levels.
• Provide effective feedback and monitor student progress.
• Meet A Level students weekly for intensive tuition.
• Promote French beyond the classroom through clubs and activities.
• Be flexible with working days.

Skills

Native-level French speaker

Experience in teaching

Ability to work with students

Collaboration with teachers

Understanding GCSE and A Level requirements

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be a native-level speaker of French, able to enthuse students across the College to develop their aptitude within the language. The role is ideal for those interested in a career in teaching, with the opportunity to receive dedicated mentoring from the Head of MFL. The Foreign Language Assistant will work with students both individually and in small groups in order to concentrate primarily on their oral aptitude and increase fluency, accuracy, and confidence with conversational French.

They will produce learning materials and resources appropriate for the level of French of those students, working collaboratively with the classroom teacher and wider departmental colleagues. At GCSE and A Level, clear knowledge of the examination requirements is vital, as is the effective giving of feedback and checking of progress made by students.

It is envisaged that the Foreign Language Assistant will work closely with our A Level students at Sixth Form, meeting them once per week individually for intensive French tuition.

In addition to the opportunities outlined above to support teachers and students with their learning of French within the curriculum, the successful candidate will promote French beyond the classroom, leading clubs, societies, or wider activities to engage students in subjects of wider interest about France and French studies in general. As far as working days are concerned, the school is willing to offer flexibility to adapt to the successful candidate's needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with students both individually and in small groups to develop oral aptitude, fluency, accuracy, and confidence in conversational French.
• Produce learning materials and resources appropriate for students' levels, collaborating with the classroom teacher and departmental colleagues.
• Have clear knowledge of GCSE and A Level examination requirements and provide effective feedback; monitor and check student progress.
• Work with Sixth Form A Level students, meeting them weekly for intensive French tuition.
• Promote French beyond the classroom by leading clubs, societies, or wider activities to engage students with French studies.
• Be flexible with working days to accommodate the successful candidate's needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Native-level French speaker.
• Experience or interest in teaching and mentoring students.
• Ability to work with students individually and in small groups; collaborate with teachers and colleagues.
• Understanding of GCSE and A Level requirements is advantageous.
• Flexibility regarding working days.
• Safeguarding: The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post; Enhanced DBS check and related checks will be required. The College will also check the Children’s Barred List. Applicants should be aware of legal restrictions related to employment with children and DBS filtering rules.

Employment Details

• Employment Status: Part Time, Permanent, Term Time Only
• Application closes: 09:00 03 October 2025
• Required From: ASAP
• Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 6 October 2025
• Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

Additional Information

For further details, please visit Vacancies at St Dunstan's College in Catford, South London (stdunstans.org.uk).

St Dunstan's College reflects the diverse location in which it is situated. In a recent review of our racial diversity by Flair Impact, we were found to be the most racially diverse school out of their client base of over 30 British independent schools. We see diversity to be of intrinsic and essential value to the contemporary, ambitious and forward-thinking education we offer at St Dunstan's. We encourage applications from people who share this view, and from professionals of all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are a school that places individuality and identity at the heart of what we do.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves