French Language Assistant

The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth.

The Modern Languages Department is seeking to appoint a native-level speaker of French to the post of part-time Language Assistant to conduct conversation lessons in French, principally with pupils in Years 10 to 13.

The post is for 10 hours per week, term time only.

Duties will include assisting pupils in small groups or 1-1 with their preparation for each of the oral examination components, working closely with the class teacher and conducting oral exams. The Language Assistant is expected to discuss a variety of topics in French , to support the curriculum, and to become familiar with the requirements of the curriculum. Above all, applicants should display a willingness to develop pupils' confidence and conversation ability in French.

French is one of three languages taught to IGCSE and results are very good, with many pupils going on to study the subject in the Sixth Form. The department is well-equipped with two language laboratories, both of which are fully computerised with multi-media facilities.

The start date will be 1st September 2021.

Benefits

All conditions of employment will be detailed to the successful candidate in a separate contract issued by the Bursary.

The Portsmouth Grammar School prides itself on being a caring employer and all staff are encouraged to discuss any aspects of their terms and conditions of employment initially with their line manager and, as necessary, with the Bursar who signs all contracts of employment on behalf of the Governing Body.

The school is a strong supporter of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and support staff wishing to undertake appropriate professional training can apply for financial support towards any associated costs.

The hourly rate of pay will be £20.48 which includes holiday pay for this term time only role.

The school will auto-enrol eligible support staff into the NEST pension scheme and also offers an alternative pension scheme with Scottish Widows whereby if the employee contributes 6.5% of salary the school will contribute 8.5%. We also have a non-contributory death-in-service policy.

The school is an approved operator of the ‘salary sacrifice’ Cycle to Work Scheme. Additional benefits include free use of the school’s Sports facilities which include a well-equipped Fitness Centre.

The school is always looking for innovative ways to improve the working conditions and remuneration of its employees and welcomes suggestions from all staff.

How to apply:

PGS is committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure DBS check.

Further information is available on the website at www.pgs.org.uk under the ‘About Us’ section and any queries regarding the vacancy should be emailed to HR@pgs.org.uk.

An electronic application would be preferable, submitted to HR@pgs.org.uk.  All applicants should complete a support staff application form, with a full curriculum vitae and a covering letter addressed to the Head, Dr Anne Cotton. Please include email addresses whenever available.  All applications should be accompanied by the names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of two referees.

The closing date for receipt of applications is noon, 24th June 2021 and early applications are encouraged. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 1st July 2021 and will include a 15 minute observed session with pupils.