French Conversationalist

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk | United Kingdom

Job description

Part-time, term-time only, permanent

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a cheerful, positive and self-motivated French speaker who enjoys working with young people. 

Pupils at Ipswich School study French from Year 7. Lessons are 45 minutes long and we currently use the Edexcel exam board for both GCSE and A level.

In this role your duties will include the following:

• You will provide conversational French lessons to individual or small groups of pupils preparing for A level and GCSE French oral examinations.
• You will conduct the A Level French speaking examination. 
• You will work closely with the Head of French to ensure that the classes are interesting, stimulating, challenging and aimed appropriately at the individuals and groups.  
• You will be required to conduct approximately 15 – 20 lessons per week (the number of lessons will depend on the number of pupils taking GCSE and A Level French).  
• You may be asked to help to organise and accompany trips to France.
• You will support KS4 clinics at lunchtimes twice weekly. 

No specific qualifications are necessary, but preference will be given to those with qualifications and experience relevant to the duties involved. Relevant teaching experience in a British school and familiarity with the Edexcel A level and GCSE examination requirements would be a distinct advantage. Opportunities for in-service training may be available. Please note this is a support staff position in the School.

Benefits include:

• An attractive hourly rate of pay (currently £18.76 per hour, plus holiday pay) – likely annual salary between £8,200 and £11,000 per annum (based on working hours agreed and pupil numbers)
• The option to join our Support Staff Pension scheme (with 10% employer contributions and life cover)
• Fee remission (once you have accrued 3+ years’ service with us)
• Free lunch on the days you are at work
• Free use of the School’s fitness gym and swimming pool.

A full and application form can be downloaded from our website: , or contact the HR team on 01473 408300  [email protected] .

Please send your completed application form to: Alison Knights, Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG or email:  [email protected] to arrive by  noon on Thursday 21 March 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview in the week commencing  Monday 25 March 2024.

Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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