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French Language Assistant

Priestley College, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6RD

This job expired on 21 September 2023

• Start date details

  Start Date: As soon as possible (subject to successful pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check or a check against the DBS Update Service if registered)

• Closing date

  21 September 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Subject: French
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - Post Details: Permanent/ Part-time 2 days per week, approximately 15 hours per week. Hours to be reviewed annually based on student numbers. Term-time only, 38 weeks per academic year.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,367 FTE
• Actual salary: £7,894 Actual

What skills and experience we're looking for

• To work with language students at all levels to develop their target language skills
• To liaise, work with and be directed by Language Tutors as their line manager in the preparation and delivery of a coordinated programme of study for each student
• To prepare texts with questions or other exercises with the aim to develop vocabulary and grammar for students to improve speaking and listening in preparation for oral assessments
• To share first-hand knowledge of the culture of the relevant countries
• To upload relevant support material onto Moodle to support student revision/develop independent learning skills
• To maintain student records as required
• To coordinate the timetable for student sessions to ensure optimal support to students whilst optimising efficiency of assistant time
• To meet regularly with Language Tutors to discuss Schemes of Learning and student progress (normally weekly)
• To complete administrative tasks such as registers and tracking and memos on the portal for the Faculty Lead and where relevant Personal and Senior Tutors
• To support the conduct of mock exams and provide constructive and supportive feedback in line with College policies
• To work closely with Language Tutors to ensure that activities are relevant to the specification, and to implement departmental strategies to differentiate and offer appropriate support to weaker students and stretch and challenge to more able students according to their need and so each achieves their potential
• To keep up to date with specification changes, to update material for oral classes and take individual responsibility for finding out about oral exam content, structure and requirements and in line with College policy developments
• To liaise with other members of the MFL team to standardise oral lesson and exam conduct in the department
• To update the topic integrated Moodle oral folders (i.e. prep work and extension activities) and oral class information (i.e. timetables)

What the school offers its staff

About Priestley College

Priestley College is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which currently consists of 9 schools and the College, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to sixth form.

We are an inclusive college with a consistent record of high achievement. We offer around 70 A-Level and Vocational courses and we are a college of several firsts.

The quality of education we provide in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths was recognised when we became the first dedicated sixth form in the country to receive STEM-assured status.

In September 2020, Priestley was chosen to be among the first tranche of colleges to provide T-Levels. In the same year our rugby academy became the first in the UK to receive ‘dual status’ as both boys and girls were excelling.

In its most recent OFSTED report the College was praised by inspectors who said ‘teachers ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their qualifications and in their working life’.

In 2021 Priestley retained its matrix accreditation after an inspection found the quality of advice and guidance it provided met the internationally-recognised standard.

Commitment to safeguarding

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy and our DBS and Ex-Offenders Policy (incorporating our Policy Statement on the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information) can be accessed on the link to our website, as given above.

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About Priestley College

• School type: Academy, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth form and college
• School size: 0 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Priestley College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: HR@priestley.ac.uk
• Phone number: 01925633591
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priestley-college (opens in new tab)

Priestley College is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which currently consists of 9 schools and the College, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to sixth form. We are an inclusive college with a consistent record of high achievement. We offer around 70 A-Level and Vocational courses and we are a college of several firsts. The quality of education we provide in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths was recognised when we became the first dedicated sixth form in the country to receive STEM-assured status. In September 2020, Priestley was chosen to be among the first tranche of colleges to provide T-Levels. In the same year our rugby academy became the first in the UK to receive ‘dual status’ as both boys and girls were excelling. In its most recent OFSTED report the College was praised by inspectors who said ‘teachers ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their qualifications and in their working life’. In 2021 Priestley retained its matrix accreditation after an inspection found the quality of advice and guidance it provided met the internationally-recognised standard. There are now over 2000 students at Priestley with the latest investment a £1.5M technology centre that boasts more than 200 computers. The Crescent Building has also been extended to provide extra café and study space whilst the Performing Arts facilities have been modernised. More than £15M has been invested in the campus since 1999 on projects including the Learning Resource Centre and an all-weather sports pitch. Priestley’s growth in numbers has also gone hand in hand with increasing the range and scope of provision as well as significant improvements in quality. By responding to student demand and national curriculum development, we have been able to broaden the choice by offering new curriculum lines. Priestley is not a college that stands still. All tutors and staff constantly look for ways to improve in order to make the biggest difference to the highest number of young people. The College’s goal will always be to inspire, challenge and support its students to ensure they reach their full potential.

Arranging a visit to Priestley College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@priestley.ac.uk.

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