French Language Assistant

The purpose of the French Language Assistant role at Christ's Hospital is to support the French Department in delivering high-quality language teaching and enriching pupils' linguistic confidence and cultural understanding.

The postholder plays a key part in preparing students aged 11-18 for GCSE and A-Level speaking components by leading small-group and one-to-one speaking sessions, assisting in lessons, and contributing to departmental activities such as clubs and broader curricular events. In addition, the role supports the wider life of this busy boarding school through pastoral involvement in a boarding house, participation in co-curricular programmes, and collaboration with teaching and pastoral staff across departments. At its core, the role ensures pupils receive personalised, engaging language support while contributing positively to the school community and its ethos.

The post holder will have a native level of French/C1 French ideally.

This is a fixed term position for the 2026/2027 academic year. Working on a full time basis during term time, the full time salary for this role is £18,000 plus accommodation

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants should evidence in their personal statement how they how they meet the requirements of the role and person specification. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

For further information and to apply please follow the APPLY link to our website, where you will also find the job description and person speicification, along with our application form.

To apply please send completed application form to recruitment@christs-hospital.org.uk by the following closing date:

Closing date: 9:00am 21st July 2026 with interviews to be held on 24th July 2026 on site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sifficient number of applicants.

This is a fixed term position for the 2026/2027 academic year. Working on a full time basis during term time, the full time salary for this role is £18,000 plus accommodation