Foreign Language Assistant - French
Ref: SCH- NALP-0043 4 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (30/06/2026) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 11.00 Weeks per Year: 44.800 Pay Grade: Support Pay Scale | SCP22 - SCP25The Role
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College’s popularity and success are built upon our commitment to provide our students with the best possible learning experience and the highest standards of support and guidance. We are proud of our dedicated staff and our vibrant student community, as evidenced by our recent Ofsted Inspection, which rated the College as “Outstanding” for Overall Effectiveness and in all other areas, with no recommendations for improvement.
The College is seeking a Foreign Language Assistant who will work with A Level students on an individual and small group basis, supporting the development of their language skills and preparing them for their oral examinations. The successful candidate will ideally be a native French speaker or be fluent in French, have an approachable manner and good listening skills. Previous experience of working with young people will also be an advantage.
The College is committed to safeguarding our students and an enhanced DBS check is required for all posts. The College will also make an online check on all shortlisted candidates. The College values diversity and actively promotes equality of opportunity. As a disability symbol employer, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.
Closing Date: Midday, Monday 9 June 2025
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Educated to degree level or equivalent |
Desirable
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Skills
| Skills & Qualities | |
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| Excellent organisational/administrative skills |
Essential
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| Excellent communication/interpersonal skills |
Essential
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| Experience | |
| Good IT skills including use and administration of Microsoft packages and Excel |
Essential
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| Native French speaker |
Desirable
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| Knowledge of the current A Level specification |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Able to form positive, supportive and respectful relationships with students |
Essential
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| Willingness to work as part of a team of committed teachers, adapting and refining approaches to teaching and learning |
Essential
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| Commitment to improving all students' foreign language speaking skills |
Essential
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| Ability to use own initiative |
Essential
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| Enthusiasm |
Essential
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| Interest in the language and culture of francophone countries |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Vane Terrace
Darlington
Durham
DL3 7AU
Kate Neild
kneild@qeliz.ac.uk https://qeliz.nalp.org.uk/Inspiring generations of young people to achieve their careers and personal aspirations, Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is proud to provide a high quality and vibrant education for 16-19 year olds across Darlington, County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire. As part of our team, we will ensure that you will benefit from a dynamic, ambitious and supportive atmosphere where you are respected as a professional and empowered to achieve your individual goals.
In our latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, QE was awarded "Outstanding" for Overall Effectiveness and in all other areas, with no recommendations for improvement.