French and Spanish Graduate Assistant

Part-time (0.5), fixed term of one year in the first instance A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a recent languages graduate to gain experience of school life working in our outstanding languages department. King Alfred is a forward thinking, progressive and innovative School and any successful candidate would share these attributes. Reports to: Head of Modern Foreign Languages Responsibilities: Duties will include:

• Helping devise material for conversation classes.
• Working with individuals or small groups as specified by the relevant language teacher.
• Assisting class teachers in preparing A Level students for their oral examinations
• Participating in the co-curricular life of the department, and potentially beyond.
Person Specification: In order to fill this role effectively, the ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:
• Fluency in both French and Spanish to A Level standard.
• The successful candidate should have energy and enthusiasm, an affinity for young people and broad cultural awareness. A familiarity with the requirements of the AQA A Level assessment criteria would be an advantage, but is not essential. They will be passionate about languages and be able to inspire and motivate our pupils.
We are seeking to enhance the diversity of our staff and student body and would therefore particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our school community, especially those from the global majority. To read more about King Alfred's diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy. Closing date for applications: midnight, Tuesday 30 June 2026. To apply for this role please visit our website and apply via our online Application Form. All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website or at Unlock.

In order to fill this role effectively, the ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:
• Fluency in both French and Spanish to A Level standard.
• The successful candidate should have energy and enthusiasm, an affinity for young people and broad cultural awareness. A familiarity with the requirements of the AQA A Level assessment criteria would be an advantage, but is not essential. They will be passionate about languages and be able to inspire and motivate our pupils.
We are seeking to enhance the diversity of our staff and student body and would therefore particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our school community, especially those from the global majority.