Foreign Language Assistant

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 our Trust will offer you:  

• 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.
• 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. 

What you need to do now:

For an informal chat about this position, please contact Ruth Rivers via email at (Ruth.Rivers@rochestergrammar.tsat.uk).

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. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk