French Foreign Language Assistant

Location: Bristol, Bristol

Actual salary £8,945 per year

Fixed term contract

Organisation: Cotham School

Grade + Salary: BG 9.18 - £31,537 (full time) - actual pro-rata salary £8,945 per year

Hours: 12 hours per week during school hours, term time only

Fixed term contract from 1st October 2026 - 28th May 2027 (fixed term contract).

Probation period: This role is subject to passing a satisfactory probation period.

Cotham School, a successful, vibrant and diverse 11-18 comprehensive school, wishes to appoint an experienced Foreign Language Assistant.

The successful applicant will have the necessary knowledge, skills and vision to be an exceptional Foreign Language Assistant, fluent in French, who will support the Foreign Language Teachers at Cotham School. You will have timetabled lessons with the Post 16 students in groups of varying sizes, where you will cover the A level language topics studied in class. Where possible, you will also work with Years 10 and 11 language students who are preparing for their GCSE. Support will mostly be with small groups of students for speaking practice or may be in the classroom with all students.

We offer:

The opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school.
A wonderfully diverse student body.
A highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team.
A committed and enthusiastic staff group.
Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.

Cotham School is a great place to work. Our staff are a cohesive, friendly and high performing team of professionals who are keen to welcome new colleagues into our school community to contribute to and share in our achievements. Join us and you'll receive a wide range of employee benefits including:

Access to employee assistance programme - this includes counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support and much more.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library.
At least 5 inset (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals.
Comprehensive induction process.
Competitive salaries which are reviewed annually.
Family friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives.
Access to staff sports - yoga sessions and team sports are currently available.
Option to participate in the cycle to work scheme.
On site free car parking (when available).
Free eye tests (Display Screen Equipment Users) and free annual flu jab.

As a diverse school community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups with regards to ethnicity, gender, age and disability.

Cotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to be DBS checked.

Please visit our website for further details and application pack.

Closing date: Monday 29.06.2026 at 9.00 am

Interview date: Friday 03.07.2026

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actual salary £8,945 per year Fixed term contract Cotham School Grade + Salary: BG 9.18 - £31,537 (full time) - actual pro-rata salary £8,945 per year Hours: 12 hours per week during school hours, term time only Fixed term contract from 1st October 2026 - 28th May 2027 (fixed term contract). Probation period: This role is subject to passing a satisfactory probation period. Cotham School, a successful, vibrant and diverse 11-18 comprehensive school, wishes to appoint an experienced Foreign Language Assistant. The successful applicant will have the necessary knowledge, skills and vision to be an exceptional Foreign Language Assistant, fluent in French, who will support the Foreign Language Teachers at Cotham School. You will have timetabled lessons with the Post 16 students in groups of varying sizes, where you will cover the A level language topics studied in class. Where possible, you will also work with Years 10 and 11 language students who are preparing for their GCSE. Support will mostly be with small groups of students for speaking practice or may be in the classroom with all students. We offer:

The opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school.
A wonderfully diverse student body.
A highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team.
A committed and enthusiastic staff group.
Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
Access to employee assistance programme - this includes counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support and much more.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library.
At least 5 inset (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals.
Comprehensive induction process.
Competitive salaries which are reviewed annually.
Family friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives.
Access to staff sports - yoga sessions and team sports are currently available.
Option to participate in the cycle to work scheme.
On site free car parking (when available).
Free eye tests (Display Screen Equipment Users) and free annual flu jab.

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