French Language Assistant

Job Title: French Language Support Assistant

Modern languages are a vital component of a school curriculum, offering students valuable experiences across various areas of learning and fostering cross-curricular links.

We currently employ a Foreign Language Assistant for each of our core languages: French, German, and Spanish. The main role of the FLAs is to provide pupils with regular, structured contact time with native speakers, both individually and in small groups. They offer guidance on pronunciation and intonation, encourage idiomatic language use, and contribute significantly to GCSE and A-level speaking test preparation. They also bring real contact with language speakers into students' daily lives.

The Foreign Language Assistants assist staff and pupils in numerous ways, helping the department stay updated on language and cultural developments.

The successful candidate will support French teachers in preparing and delivering language activities and group work in the classroom.

Employee Benefits

• Generous employer pension
• On-site parking
• Access to gym and pool
• Delicious lunches prepared on-site
• Access to Birmingham Botanical Gardens for employees and families
• Employee Assistance Programme

Application Process

Full job description and person specification are available in the Information Pack.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday, 28th April.

Interviews will be held during the week of 6th May at Edgbaston High School for Girls. Candidates will be invited for a formal interview, asked to prepare specific activities, and will have the opportunity to tour the school.

Applications should be addressed to Mrs. Clare Macro, Headmistress, and include a completed application form and a cover letter (max 2 pages) summarizing your suitability for the role.

Note: We reserve the right to close the posting and start interviews once sufficient applications are received. Early submission is advised.

Send applications to: recruitment@edgbastonhigh.co.uk

CVs may be submitted but must accompany an application form.

Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online checks, and DBS clearance. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all convictions and cautions, including spent ones unless protected under DBS rules. We are an equal opportunities employer.