German Language Assistant

GERMAN LANGUAGE ASSISTANT 

Fixed Term Contract– 1 September 2020 – 9 July 2021

Background 

The Abbey School is an independent GSA day school for girls aged 3 to 18 years. Founded in 1887 the school enjoys an enviable reputation of academic excellence, a rich history, a caring pastoral environment and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity for each individual. With exceptionally high ratings in the national league tables and a thriving International Baccalaureate diploma programme, The Abbey School is the only independent school in the Berkshire area to offer such outstanding opportunities to academically able girls. The girls themselves are motivated, enthusiastic and co-operative and there is a happy, purposeful atmosphere to the school. 

The staff at The Abbey School form a strong and professional community of highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic people. The governors and management team are committed to supporting the continuing development of its staff and maintain a good working environment with the necessary policies and procedures in place to support this. We recruit only the highest calibre staff, who are lively, enthusiastic and committed. In return we aim to provide opportunities for employees to reach their own full potential for their benefit and the benefit of the school as a whole.

Accountability 

• The Head has overall responsibility for all employees of The Abbey School and this is delegated to Heads of Department. The Head of Finance and Resources is responsible for the management of the support staff.

• This post is within the Languages Department and the post holder is directly responsible to the Head of German.

• The post holder is not responsible for any other members of staff.

Key responsibilities 

• Work with the team in the Modern Foreign Languages Department, collaborating with teaching staff to support the planning and delivering of German lessons and any other language based activities at the school. 

• Help with creating teaching materials, organising language experiences for students such as language competitions, preparing displays of pupils’ work. 

• Attend staff and other meetings as required. 

• Prepare resources and research specific topics. 

• Work with small groups of pupils or in one to one situations to develop the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as specific examination techniques. 

Administration 

• Photocopying 

• Resources 

• Notice boards and displays 

Person Specification 

The ideal candidate is likely to have some or all of the following: 

• Organisational skills 

• Fluency in German (native speaker standard) 

• Interest in German culture, politics and current issues 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 

• Enjoyment of working with children and young adults 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Experience of working in Education working with young people (desirable) 

• Fluency in spoken and written English and German is required 

• Technology Literate 

Holiday Entitlement 

• You are entitled to 25 days' paid holiday during each holiday year.  In addition, you are entitled to take the eight public holidays in England or a day in lieu where we require you to work on a public holiday.  Part-time Employees will accrue annual holiday entitlement on a pro-rata basis.  The School's holiday year runs between 1 September and 31 August.  If your employment starts or finishes part way through the holiday year, your holiday entitlement during that year shall be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Salary and Benefits 

• Salary is paid at £18.73 per hour. You will be paid monthly and in arrears. 

• Lunches are available free of charge. 

• Parking is normally available, but not guaranteed. 

Hours of Work 

• 8 hours per week, during School term time only including all INSET Days/Staff Training Days. 

Health and Safety 

It is a duty of employees: 

• To be familiar with, and conform to, the School’s Health and Safety Policy and procedures 

• To take reasonable care of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work 

• To co-operate with employers in order to ensure that employers’ duties can be performed and complied with.

• To report all accidents and damage immediately 

• To report all observed hazards or dangerous occurrences immediately 

• To neither intentionally, nor recklessly, interfere with any equipment provided. 

Security 

All employees are required to remain vigilant on the school premises and to report any security issues to the Head of Finance and Resources immediately. 

Child Protection 

• The Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

• This post may involve unsupervised contact with children and young people. The School therefore expects from the successful candidate the level and degree of adult leadership of children and young people expected in a School environment. 

• The successful candidate should expect to undertake the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance process. 

Equal Opportunities 

The Abbey School aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of qualifications and abilities, talent, personal qualities, skills and potential. The Abbey School welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and personal circumstances. A detailed Equal Opportunities policy is available on request. 

Terms of Employment 

Under current legislation, we are required to advise applicants that this appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure. Details of any criminal record (spent or unspent, due to exemption from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) must be disclosed at interview. Only relevant convictions and other information will be taken into account so disclosure need not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position at this School. For further information, contact the Disclosure and Barring Service on 0870 9090 811 or visit the Disclosure website at www.disclosuresdbs.co.uk 

To apply for this position, please visit the ‘Work For Us’ section of our website and complete an online application.

https://theabbey.co.uk/about-the-abbey/job-vacancies

INTERVIEWS WILL ONLY BE ARRANGED FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION.

Closing date: Tuesday, 29 May 2020.

Suitable applicants may be invited to Interview before the closing date.

If your skills and experience are suitable for the role we will be in touch shortly.  If you have not heard from us by the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

For enquires please contact hr@theabbey.co.uk