Italian Language Assistant

Kingston Grammar School has a vacancy for a part-time Italian Language Assistant to join our Modern Foreign Languages Department.

The work includes conversational practice with individual students or small groups and student assessment. In addition, the Language Assistant may be required to teach small classes of near-native speakers to challenge and stretch these students.

The post would suit someone who is a native or near-native speaker with knowledge of the language and culture.

Hours will be approximately 6-8 hours per week.

For queries regarding this role, please email: hr@kgs.org.uk

For more information about this role and to apply, please visit our vacancies page via the Apply button.

Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on Friday, 2nd October 2026.

The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date, so early application is recommended.

Applications submitted without the completed Kingston Grammar School application form will not be considered. CVs alone will not be considered.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.

Kingston Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post would suit someone who is a native or near-native speaker with knowledge of the language and culture.