Foreign Language Assistant

Didcot Girls' School; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Family friendly school

Job summary

Didcot Girls’ School invites applications for a Spanish Foreign Language Assistant to begin September 2026. The role involves 9.5 hours per week in term time, spread over two days, with a pay rate of £21.73 per hour.

The successful candidate will be a native Spanish speaker and support pupils aged 15 to 18 in improving their oral skills and cultural understanding. In collaboration with the Modern Languages Department, you may work in or outside the classroom with small groups or individuals to

Qualifications

• Native Spanish speaker with passion for working with young people.
• Experience supporting students in classroom or small groups.
• Ability to help students prepare GCSE/A-Level speaking exams.

Responsibilities

• Support students to develop their oral Spanish skills.
• Collaborate with teachers in or outside the classroom.
• Lead small breakout groups or one-to-one sessions.

Skills

Spanish language

Job description

Didcot Girls’ School is seeking an enthusiastic, supportive and engaging Spanish Foreign Language Assistant. The post will start from September 2026 if possible and involves 9.5 hours a week in term time only, which could be timetabled over 2 days. The rate is £21.73.

The Spanish Language Assistant plays a key role within the Modern Foreign Languages Department in supporting students to successfully develop their confidence and ability to communicate orally in Spanish, as well as to prepare for the GCSE and A-Level speaking examinations. They work in close collaboration with teachers, in or outside the classroom, and with students in small breakout groups, or one to one.

The successful candidate will be a Spanish native speaker and have a passion for learning and working with young people, helping them to improve their language skills as well as their cultural knowledge. They will be an outstanding role-model promoting language learning and nurturing outstanding working relationships with students aged 15 to 18.

If you have any questions about the role, please email Valérie Morris, Head of Modern Languages: [e-mail]

The School

Didcot Girls’ School is a dynamic school. In November 2022, the school was judged as continuing to be Outstanding. As Ofsted recognised, we invest in all of our staff:

“Leaders support staff very well. They have established a collaborative and respectful working environment. With the trust, they provide highly valued training and leadership programmes. Staff are exceptionally proud to work at the school.”

Ofsted also noted the high standards within the school and commented that “Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary”

We are a values-driven school, committed to high quality teaching and learning and respectful relationships within an inclusive learning community. Developing stimulating and student-centred teaching and learning is at the centre of our school development work. We work hard to ensure that all girls’ education enables our students to develop confidence, leadership skills and high levels of aspiration.

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives and make every effort to accommodate flexible working.

Summer 2026 GCSE results were superb with 86% of all students achieving 4+ in English and Maths, and 71% doing the same at 5+. Resultistiques at A level in the mixed sixth form shared with our partner school, St Birinus School, are also extremely strong with 37% of grades awarded as A* or A and 65% achieving Grades A*-B. These results place us as one of the highest performing schools in the county.

Employing great staff is key to the success of our school: the Headteacheris actively involved in every interview process.

We understand that valuing and developing our staff is the best way to release and realise their potential. In return, we seek staff who are passionate about working with young people, resilient, and with a truly growth mindset. If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you!

Didcot Girls’ School is a Family Friendly School, committed to supporting our staff so that they can carve out a professional and personal life that is fulfilling and balanced.

RET - Ridgeway Education Trust

As a member of Ridgeway Education Trust, Didcot Girls’ School (Ofsted Outstanding November 2022) works in close partnership with St Birinus School (Ofsted Good, February 2025) . The two schools share a 400 strong mixed Didcot Sixth Form (Ofsted Outstanding, November 2022) which is based predominantly at St Birinus.

Application process:

Please be aware that Didcot Girls' School reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and appoint prior to the published closing date. Therefore early application is recommended.

Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks. All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

To view our Safeguarding policy, please visit our website: https://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/265/school-policies

Please be aware that you will be required to bring your original degree certificate, proof of residence and photographic ID, as applicable, to interview and online searches may be made for shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

Didcot Girls’ School is a Family Friendly School, committed to supporting our staff so that they can carve out a professional and personal life that is fulfilling and balanced.

Our RET Staff Charter summarises the commitment we make to all staff who join and work at Ridgeway Education Trust.

We are committed to expressing our values of high-quality learning, respectful relationships and an inclusive environment in the day-to-day experience of staff and students throughout the school.

Didot Girls’ School is an equal opportunities employer.