Foreign Language Assistant

Overview

The successful candidate will be a native-level speaker of French, able to enthuse students across the College to develop their aptitude within the language. The role is ideal for those interested in a career in teaching, with the opportunity to receive dedicated mentoring from the Head of MFL. The Foreign Language Assistant will work with students both individually and in small groups in order to concentrate primarily on their oral aptitude and increase fluency, accuracy, and confidence with conversational French. They will produce learning materials and resources appropriate for the level of French of those students, working collaboratively with the classroom teacher and wider departmental colleagues. At GCSE and A Level, clear knowledge of the examination requirements is vital, as is the effective giving of feedback and checking of progress made by students. It is envisaged that the Foreign Language Assistant will work closely with our A Level students at Sixth Form, meeting them once per week individually for intensive French tuition. In addition to the opportunities outlined above to support teachers and students with their learning of French within the curriculum, the successful candidate will promote French beyond the classroom, leading clubs, societies, or wider activities to engage students in subjects of wider interest about France and French studies in general. As far as working days are concerned, the school is willing to offer flexibility to adapt to the successful candidate’s needs.

Employment details

Employment Status: Part Time, Permanent, Term Time Only

Application closes: 0900 03 October 2025

Required From: ASAP

Interviews: W/C Monday 6 October 2025

Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

How to apply

For further details, please visit Vacancies at St Dunstan\’s College in Catford, South London (stdunstans.org.uk)

Our commitment to diversity

St Dunstan’s College reflects the diverse location in which it is situated. In a recent review of our racial diversity by ‘Flair Impact’, we were found to be the most racially diverse school out of their client base of over 30 British independent schools. We see diversity to be of intrinsic and essential value to the contemporary, ambitious and forward-thinking education we offer at St Dunstan’s. We encourage applications from people who share this view, and from professionals of all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are a school that places individuality and identity at the heart of what we do.

Safeguarding and recruitment

The College 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. As this role involves \’regulated activity\’ with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application. Employment will be conditional upon the College being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks. The College will also carry out a check of the Children’s Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for the College to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are \”spent\” unless they are \”protected\” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.