French Language Assistant - Ryde School with Upper Chine
Job Posted: 20 September 2024
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Part time
- Salary: Competitive rates of pay
- Industries: Education
French Language Assistant
Part Time 0.4 FTE, Term Time
Fixed Term Contract (Academic Year 2024-25)
Ryde School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 2 -18 years old. We are currently looking to appoint a French Language Assistant to provide support in the classroom to aid pupils with their French communication (particularly, oral skills) thus contributing to the overall, efficient running of lessons.
Modern Foreign Languages remain very popular at our School, with five languages taught up to GCSE level (French, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin & German) and four languages taught at post-16 level (French, Spanish, German and Italian). In this role you will help the School’s French GCSE and IB Diploma students prepare for oral examinations and practise their speaking skills.
The successful candidate will:
- Have technical knowledge of the subject; native or near-native level of fluency
- Work independently with small groups of students to introduce basic to advanced language or to improve linguistic ability, with a focus on oral skills
- Be responsible for supporting teachers with the preparation and delivery of lessons and activities
- Prepare and conduct conversational one-on-one sessions with pupils
- Prepare a range of resources and tools to support pupils to develop their written and spoken language skills
- Have effective classroom management skills to create a positive learning environment
- Adapt to work independently and as part of a team
- Remain calm, even in times of pressure
This role is offered on a part time, term time basis with a requirement to work two days per week on Thursday’s and Friday’s. All employees expected to be able to attend INSET days.
We enjoy a supportive culture at Ryde and professional development is actively encouraged. All staff and pupils are asked to strive to embody the School Motto of 'Ut Prosim' (to be of service) and the School values of Ambition, Responsibility, Courage and Respect in their work and interactions.In accordance with current legislation, candidates are required to fully complete a Ryde School Application Form (available on our website) www.rydeschool.org.uk.
All applications must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two referees including the current employer. To satisfy the requirements for safer recruitment, we need to ask you for your full employment record. Details of any gaps between jobs or between finishing education and employment must be provided. Hard copy application forms may also be collected from our Reception in Queen’s Road. Postal and electronic applications are both welcome, and to be addressed to; Mrs Mandy Parry, HR Administrator, Ryde School, Queen’s Road, Ryde PO33 3BE. Email: [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 12 midday on Thursday 26th September 2024. Interviews will take place at the school shortly after. Applications are handled on an ongoing basis, early applications are therefore welcomed and encouraged as Ryde School reserves the right to withdraw this job advert should a suitable candidate be found.
Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Ryde School with Upper Chine
Independent co-education day and boarding school.
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