French Language Assistant - Dean Close School

Duties

• Providing 25 minute one-to-one conversation lessons with A Level pupils
• Providing one hour conversation lessons with KS4 groups.
• Preparation of bilingual pupils for public exams in the relevant language.
• To report on pupils’ progress in accordance with the school’s reporting cycles.
• To prepare engaging and well-planned conversation lessons.

Person Specification

• A native level /bi-lingual French speaker.
• To work well as part of a team in the MFL Department.
• Friendly, approachable and able to build positive relationships with pupils in one-to-one conversation lessons.    
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and well-organised
• Confident, proactive with a helpful and flexible approach
• Able to demonstrate initiative and creativity
• Ability to communicate effectively with all colleagues

Please see the job description for further details.

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.