Language Assistant (Spanish) – Fixed Term

Woldingham School; Woldingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Woldingham School, a Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 near London, invites applications for a role requiring a Spanish graduate or native Spanish speaker to support students' speaking skills and assist with administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will also have some teaching responsibilities and be confident, enthusiastic, and capable of leading learning activities while engaging with students in a supportive manner.

Qualifications

• Spanish graduate or native Spanish speaker required.
• Comfortable leading learning activities and engaging with students.
• Available to assist with administrative tasks within the department.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with speaking skills.
• Support the department with administrative duties.
• Contribute to some teaching activities as needed.

Skills

Spanish language

Student engagement

Job description

A Spanish graduate or a Spanish native speaker is required to assist the students with their speaking skills & to assist the department with administrative tasks. The role will also involve some teaching responsibilities, so we are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and capable individual who is comfortable leading learning activities and engaging with students.

Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 and is firmly established as one of the top girls' independent schools in the UK, outperforming many schools that are far more selective in their admissions process. Central to this achievement is Woldingham's academic enrichment and extra-curricular programme, pastoral support and caring community. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham has a strong community and culture building on a proud heritage that stretches back 180 years. We are committed to an exciting future that is underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham's greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.