French Language Assistant

The Glasgow Academy is a high-achieving co-educational independent day school for children aged 0-18.

Founded in 1845, we pride ourselves on the all-round education, first-class facilities and exceptional opportunities our pupils enjoy.

The oldest continuously independent school in the West of Scotland, we are anything butold school. We have 1700 pupils in our care, and we work hard to provide them with thebest possible education.

To work alongside French teachers to enhance pupils' oral proficiency, confidence, and fluency. The assistant brings the contemporary language and culture of French-speaking countries to life. They help pupils prepare for Qualifications Scotland (QS) National 5,Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications.

• Lead conversation sessions:
  Conduct small group or one-to-one speaking sessions with pupils in all year groups with a particular focus on preparing S4, S5 and S6 pupilsfor QS National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher speaking assessments.
• Team teaching:
  Assist the classroom teacher during whole-class activities for lower-school pupils (S1 to S3) to build basic vocabulary and pronunciation skills.
• Resource creation:
  Develop authentic audio recordings, flashcards, digital learning slides, and worksheets focused on contemporary life, culture and current affairs acrossthe Francophone world.
• Feedback:
  Provide immediate, encouraging feedback to pupils on their accent,grammar, and pronunciation.
• Promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship:
  Introduce pupils to French traditions, music, youth culture, festivals, and regional differences.
• Extra-curricular activities:
  Organise and run a lunchtime French club.

• Liaise with staff:
  Meet regularly with language teachers to align assistant sessions with the planned curriculum and provide feedback on pupils’ performance.

The postholder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children andyoung people and must always adhere to the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies.

• Native or near-native fluency in French
• Good standard of spoken and written English
• Degree in French, Education, or a related field

• High awareness of modern life, idioms, and current affairs in Francophone countries
• Prior experience working with teenagers or in an educational setting
• Understanding of Qualifications Scotland National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher oral examination requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, enthusiasm, and an encouraging manner
• Good organisational skills
• Competence with digital classroom tools, such as Microsoft Teams and interactive whiteboards

Our shared values and code are very important to our school community. The Academy values and code can be found here .

• Hours:
  
  Part-time, term-time only (10 hours per week).
• Exclusions:
  Language Assistants are not expected to manage classroom discipline independently, assign final grades, write report cards, or cover for absent permanent teachers.

The Glasgow Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate pre‑employment checks, including PVG Scheme membership.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief, marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation. It is a legal requirement that all employees must demonstrate that they are entitled to live and work in the UK. You will be required toproduce documentary proof e.g. passport and work permit, where applicable, to demonstrate your eligibility to work if selected for interview.

We have been awarded theGold Level of the Armed Forces Employee Recognition Scheme and warmly welcome applications from current and former Service personnel.

The Glasgow Academicals' War Memorial Trust is an educational charity registered in Scotland, Charity No SCO
15638