French Language Assistant

Ad Warrior; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perse School Cambridge invites applications for a French Language Assistant to support pupils in developing spoken French and cultural understanding. The role focuses on preparing students for GCSE, A Level and DELF speaking exams, and welcomes a native French speaker or a graduate with near-native proficiency.

The appointment is fixed-term for one year, with a flexible approach to part-time work around a majority of hours.

Qualifications

• Native French speaker or graduate in French with near-native language skills.
• Experience or ability to assist with GCSE, A Level and DELF speaking exam preparation.
• Ability to inspire pupils and support development of spoken French and cultural understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in developing spoken French and appreciation of Francophone cultures.
• Assist in preparation for GCSE, A Level and DELF speaking exams.
• Collaborate within the Modern Foreign Languages department.
• Engage with students to foster confidence and language learning.

Skills

French language proficiency

Education

French degree or equivalent

Job description

French Language Assistant

Location: The Perse School, Cambridge

Salary: £29,809 per annum.

Vacancy Type: Full Time (We would consider a part-time arrangement for the right candidate, although this would need to comprise the majority of the full-time timetable (typically around 70–80% of full-time hours)

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

The Perse School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic, well-organised and engaging French speaker to assist with inspiring pupils to develop their French language skills for a fixed term period of one year from the agreed start date. The successful candidate will work to develop students’ spoken French skills and appreciation of Francophone cultures, as well as playing a key role in the preparation for GCSE, A Level and DELF speaking exams. We are looking for a native speaker or a graduate in French with near-native language skills.

The Perse Modern Foreign Languages department comprises a wonderful team of teachers across four main curriculum languages (French, Spanish, German, Mandarin), and two extracurricular languages (Italian and Japanese). Our team strives to ensure our students reach their potential and develop the skills and cultural understanding needed to excel nationally or internationally in their chosen field as considerate, outward-looking young people.

Being part of the MFL team is to be part of a wider vision to develop an intrinsic interest in language and culture, allowing a focus on the real purpose, benefit and enjoyment of language learning. All members of the MFL team have opportunities to collaborate and share good practice between languages, all the while contributing to the well-respected MFL profile within the school.

Closing date: Monday 28th September at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

Interviews will be held on Monday 5th October.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.