French Language Assistant

Watford Grammar School for Boys, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 October 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: French
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £1,425.20 Monthly

French Language Assistant job summary

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative Foreign Language Assistant to join a dynamic and energetic department

The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to work with small groups of students and provide one-to-one linguistic support to students at all levels up to A Level in this highly successful school.

The role involves helping to develop students' fluency in speaking and general linguistic and grammatical competencies.

The candidate will work closely with the Head of Department and will take responsibility for running the language club supported by the KS3 Coordinator.

To be aware of, and operate within, all policies relating to student welfare and guidance, especially in the area of Child Protection.

The ideal candidate

Although PGCE or other teaching qualifications are not required, fluency in the language and up-to-date knowledge of the culture and current affairs is essential. The department boasts a large pool of resources to which the candidates will have access.

What we offer

We are among the top schools in England offering all students at least one modern foreign language at GCSE.

Dynamic, energetic department with students committed to studying GCSE and A Level.

A supportive environment with access to professional development and training

Examination results are good, and the subject is very popular and has a high status within the school

Excellent facilities

Opportunities to assist with school trips and undertake additional paid duties

Competitive salary and employee benefits package.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post-holders are subject to a satisfactory right to work and enhanced DBS Check with a barred list check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Watford Grammar School for Boys

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1610 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Watford Grammar School for Boys website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watford-grammar-school-for-boys

A leading, partially selective UK State School for boys aged 11-18, with an enviable national reputation for academic achievement and excellence across a broad range of sporting, musical and artistic pursuits. Expanding from 7 to 8 form entry from 2018. Outstanding Ofsted - October 2021

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