French Language Assistant - Medina College

Medina College is seeking to appoint a French Language Assistant to support our Modern Foreign Languages department. In this role, you will help pupils improve their fluency, pronunciation, grammar and understanding of French culture - including social, cultural and political trends in the French-speaking world, while also inspiring them with insights into contemporary life in France and the French-speaking world.

What you’ll do

• Work with individuals and small groups to practise French in preparation for the GCSE and A level AQA speaking exams.
• Support teachers with classroom activities, presentations, language events and resources.
• Bring French culture alive by sharing authentic experiences, case studies and knowledge.
• Encourage students to develop confidence and enthusiasm for language learning and assist with the development of their communication skills and accuracy.

Full job description and person specification.

We are looking for someone who is

• A native speaker of French, with excellent grammatical awareness, knowledge of idiomatic language and good English skills.
• Friendly, flexible, positive and able to engage and motivate young people.
• Able to research and present information and case studies to small groups
• Interested in language learning and cultural exchange.
• Able to adapt to the needs of learners at different levels.

Why join us?

This is a flexible role — ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to share their language and culture in a supportive educational setting. Hours will be agreed with the successful post holder to fit operational need but you will have at least one day off each week to fit in with language class time-tabling.

Medina College is a proud member of HISP Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking educational community whose purpose is the provision of courageous, transformative education for all. Celebrating diversity and inclusion, our vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals. Medina College is located over two sites, the 11- 16 site on the outskirts of Newport, and the post 16 site, The Island VI Form, in a central town location in Newport. You will spend approximately half your time on each site and having your own transportation will therefore be a significant advantage to enable commuting between the sites during the school day (this will be kept to a minimum wherever possible).

If you feel you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note that we cannot accept applications which are not submitted on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances. Please send completed applications to [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: Friday 31st October

Interviews to be held week commencing: 10th November