Graduate Assistant (Modern Foreign Languages) in Bristol

Clifton College is seeking a Graduate Assistant (Modern Foreign Languages) to join the College from September 2026 to July 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate with proficiency in French, Spanish and/or German to gain valuable experience in education while contributing to the vibrant life of a leading independent day and boarding school.

Working within the Modern Languages Faculty, the successful candidate will support pupils through one-to-one and small-group language conversation sessions, helping to build their confidence and fluency, particularly in exam year groups. Accommodation may be offered with this role. Beyond the classroom, the role offers the chance to play a full part in the wider College community. Graduate Assistants support boarding and pastoral activities, contribute to the co-curricular programme including sport, trips and events, and assist with marketing content that captures life at Clifton College.

This varied position is ideal for someone enthusiastic about working with young people, keen to develop teaching experience, and ready to immerse themselves in the academic, pastoral and extracurricular life of the school.

Responsibilities:

• Support pupils through one-to-one and small-group language conversation sessions, helping to build confidence and fluency, particularly in exam year groups.
• Support boarding and pastoral activities.
• Contribute to the co-curricular programme, including sport, trips and events.
• Assist with marketing content that captures life at Clifton College.

Qualifications:

• Graduate with proficiency in French, Spanish and/or German.

Application Process:

For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job description. Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will also allow you to attach your CV or any other supporting information). Closing date: 25th March 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Process:

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.