PART TIME 4 HOURS MAX PER WEEK , FIXED TERM CONTRACT FROM 15th SEPTEMBER 2026 UP TO END OF MAY 2027.

The candidate appointed will be a native level speaker of Spanish and will help students in the preparation for their speaking exams and develop their cultural knowledge. The candidate will have a desire to be part of a team of committed professionals within the MFL Department.   You will be required to work for 4 hours per week, during lunch time over 3 days a week, term time only. This position is based on an hourly rate commensurate with experience. This role does not come with sponsorship.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•        Conduct one to one sessions with Sixth Form students to assist them with the speaking component of their AQA A Level examination. 
•        Conduct small group sessions with students in Forms 3 -5 to assist them with the speaking component of their IGCSE examination.  
•        Maintain knowledge of IGCSE and AQA A-Level requirements, with particular regard to the speaking elements.  
•         Promote Modern Foreign Languages to students. 
•         Motivate, encourage and provide constructive feedback to students.  
•         Be familiar with the aims and objectives of the Department as outlined in the departmental handbook. 
•        Attend suitable INSET as required under the guidance of the Head of Department. 
•        Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. 
•        Undertake such other comparable duties as the Headmaster requires from time to time. 

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves  

The 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 School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.