French Language Assistant

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a part-time French Language Assistant on a permanent basis, 12 hours per week (normally across 2 days), on a term-time basis. Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) is currently part of a curriculum area which also includes History and Politics and is led by the Curriculum leader and overseen by an Assistant Principal. The MFL department consists of three specialist teachers supported by three Language Assistants.

We are now looking to appoint a dedicated French Language Assistant to work effectively with students to develop and practise their oral language skills and to contribute generally to the development of the Modern Languages Department. The Department organises annual visits to France, Germany and Spain.

• Develop and practise students’ oral language skills
• Contribute to the development of the Modern Languages Department
• Support department activities and annual visits to France, Germany and Spain

The Department is well equipped with an interactive whiteboard in each classroom, a trolley of netbooks for use within the department and a pc linked to the college IT Learning platform in the Assistants’ rooms. There is also a language lab for which each class is timetabled for use at least once a week. The Department is highly equipped with a range of up-to-date teaching materials.

The successful candidate will join an effective team of linguists who work together on all aspects of teaching and learning. We remain committed to achieving the very best from ourselves and from our students and there are training opportunities allowing staff to update their skills and knowledge. All staff are involved in planning and evaluating what we do.

For further information, please see Applicant Information Pack attached. Completed applications should be returned to the Human Resources Department (by email only) by 8.00am on 2 February 2026. Interviews will take place on 11 February 2026. Holy Cross College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants are advised that any offer of appointment will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance as well as other relevant checks. Prospective applicants who, because of a disability, would prefer job packs/application forms in a different format (e.g. large print) or would like help completing their application form should contact HR on  to discuss their specific requirements.