French Language Assistant

Sydenham High School is looking to appoint a part-time Language Assistant to support the work of our French Department.

You will deliver small group and individual conversation lessons to GCSE and A Level students, fostering a high standard of pronunciation and accuracy, whilst developing the students' confidence in the subject. You will work with the Head of French and individual language teachers to plan and prepare your lessons, sourcing a variety of materials and resources to help students prepare for oral exams.

You will be a fluent French speaker with a good command of English, who is able to discuss topics in French up to A Level standard. You will also need experience of running small group and one to one French conversation sessions.

Why Sydenham High School?

Sydenham High School, established in 1887, is an independent day school for girls from 4-18 with over 720 pupils. The school is part of The Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK. It is at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

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Applications should be received by 9am on Wednesday 4th December 2024.

We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged. References for shortlisted candidates will be taken before interview.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included .

The GDST 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 online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.