Teacher of French​/French Language Assistant

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons thoroughly and regularly mark work to the departmental policy.
• Attend regular departmental meetings and assist in the setting and marking of internal examinations.
• Undertake regular reviews of students' academic progress and acknowledge student success, and endeavour to provide extra-curricular language learning opportunities and accompany trips when required.
• Stretch the more able and support the less able, in and outside the classroom.
• Take charge of the AS and A-level oral preparation and exam conduct under the guidance of the Head of French.
• Mark work in preparation for oral examinations.
• Attend examination board meetings when relevant.
• Teach one-to-one lessons for AS and A-level students.
• Assist (as part of the French Language Assistant role) the French teachers by supporting individual AS and A Level students as well as GCSE classes.
• Improve students' confidence in communicating in French and help them to prepare for the oral public examinations (A-Level and GCSE).
• Discuss, in an interactive and fun manner, contemporary aspects of youth culture, current affairs, education, sport, fashion, films, TV, and lifestyles in accordance with the AS and A Level syllabus.
• Conduct the speaking exams and mark work in preparation for oral examinations.
• Support other French teachers with preparation of authentic materials.
• To run support sessions once a week.
• To help run departmental trips.
• To keep departmental displays up-to-date.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to extracurricular activities and play a full part in the vibrant life of the school. This description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change over time. The intention is to offer candidates an accurate impression of the expectations commensurate with the post and an outline of the role as it is envisaged at this time.

Terms and Conditions.

• The School operates a defined contribution scheme for teaching staff. This scheme is the Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools (APTIS) scheme. Further details about the defined contribution scheme are available from the School's Chief Financial Officer.
• Members of staff may educate their own children in any of the three parts of the school or at Fairstead House, subject to availability of places and successful admissions procedures. Staff currently enjoy a discretionary discount on fees for children in Reception year onwards, details of which will be provided upon request.
• The School offers a private healthcare insurance scheme, which staff may opt to join shortly after the start of each academic year (the policy starts on 1st November each year). The scheme can only be joined at the start of the policy year, not part-way through the year.
• School lunch provided when at work over lunch time and tea and coffee throughout the day.
• Limited use of school gym facilities (during specific times) and use of the school swimming pool at specific times (during summer school holidays - small fee applies).
• Limited free on-site parking.
• Employees and their dependants have access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes such as:
  Cycle2
  
  Work, Home and Tech Scheme and Local Gym Membership.
• Members of staff are entitled to 10% discount on all King's Ely school uniform ordered for their own children from Schoolblazer.
• Discounts at local businesses including Poet's House, The Almonry Kitchen & Tearoom, Ely Grazing Company, Sushi and Salad, Griddle Bar and Meathouse, and The Pantry (Newmarket).
• King's Ely is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
• If you are selected for interview, you will need to provide and bring with you photographic proof of identity (eg passport or photo driving license), birth certificate, documentation confirming your National Insurance Number or your right to work in the United Kingdom, proof of address (eg recent bank statement/HMRC correspondence/utility bill) and certification of declared qualifications.