Foreign Language Assistant
The Rochester Grammar School, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Working 12 hours per week, September until May, this post supports students learning French as they approach their exams.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £13.49 - £15.66 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
Rochester Grammar School are seeking a French Foreign Language Assistant to work across their French Department carrying out 1:1 and group interventions, helping raise attainment throughout. Under direction of French teaching staff, the Foreign Language Assistant will take responsibility for weekly speaking lessons with individual students and/or small groups to include topic-related materials that will stimulate discussion.
The successful candidate will be fluent in French and enjoy working with students in small groups and on a one-to-one basis. They will supervise and support students in undertaking work including online packages, key skills or subject specific work set by the department, working with teaching staff to design packages of work for a lesson bank in order to enhance quality of learning. They will practice specific examination skills and conduct practice examinations with individual students, together with undertaking individual tutoring of students as directed by the Curriculum Leader to support exam preparation.
Working 12 hours per week, September until May, this post supports students learning French as they approach their exams.
What the school offers its staff
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Rochester Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Rochester Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Ruth.Rivers@rochestergrammar.tsat.uk
At The Rochester Grammar school we have the highest expectations of all of our learners in terms of their commitment to academic achievement, respect for others and contribution to the school community.
We are proud to be a part of the family of schools that comprises The Thinking Schools Academy Trust and firmly believe in our united vision; transforming life chances for all our students and young people.
Since 2007, RGS has offered the IB Diploma. This qualification supports the holistic development our students, both personally and academically, and we are proud to offer this prestigious course to our Sixth Form.
Arranging a visit to The Rochester Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Ruth.Rivers@rochestergrammar.tsat.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Kent and Medway