French Language Assistant - Part-Time Classroom & Culture

The Glasgow Academy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Part time

Job summary

The Glasgow Academy seeks a part-time French Language Assistant to work alongside our teachers, enhancing pupils’ oral proficiency and confidence in French. You will help S4–S6 prepare for QS National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher speaking exams and support lower years with pronunciation and vocabulary.

You will assist with classroom activities, develop engaging listening resources, and promote intercultural understanding through contemporary Francophone life. 10 hours per week, term-time only.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in French.
• Good standard of spoken and written English.
• Degree in French, Education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead conversation sessions with pupils to boost speaking skills.
• Assist teachers in whole-class activities for younger pupils.
• Develop authentic audio, flashcards, slides and worksheets on Francophone culture.
• Provide immediate feedback on accent, grammar and pronunciation.
• Introduce pupils to French culture, traditions and regional differences.
• Organise and run a lunchtime French club.

Skills

Fluent French

Excellent communication

Patience and enthusiasm

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in French or Education

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Interactive whiteboards

Job description

The Glasgow Academy seeks a part-time French Language Assistant to work alongside our teachers, enhancing pupils’ oral proficiency and confidence in French. You will help S4–S6 prepare for QS National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher speaking exams and support lower years with pronunciation and vocabulary.

You will assist with classroom activities, develop engaging listening resources, and promote intercultural understanding through contemporary Francophone life. 10 hours per week, term-time only.