Spanish Foreign Language Assistant

Job Overview

Job Title:

Spanish Foreign Language Assistant

Location:

Walsall

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated Spanish Foreign Language Assistant to join our collaborative and supportive MFL department. Applicants for this post should be fluent in Spanish, up to date with current affairs in Spain, and able to support students in building confidence in their oral skills. A good working knowledge of the aspects of speaking that are the focus of language oral examinations, with AQA at GCSE and Advanced Level, is required.

• Conduct Spanish conversation lessons with Year 12 and 13 students, scheduling them as required each year, including before school, during break time, or during lunch as needed.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments and changes in exam board specifications for speaking examinations and the wider A Level course.
• Use knowledge of the Spanish A Level mark scheme to guide and advise students in their examination preparations.
• Provide copies for students and effectively use materials suitable for developing pupil skills in relation to the stimulus card and independent research project (e.g., AQA resources, Kerboodle, or other relevant articles).
• Offer written comments on student progress.
• Attend training sessions with the Modern Foreign Languages department to keep understanding of speaking examination requirements up to date.
• Keep attendance records and report pupils’ absences from lessons.
• Maintain a file of used materials and provide copies to the department as requested by the Head of Department.
• Assist teaching staff with preparing Y10 and Y11 students for their GCSE Spanish oral examination during timetabled lessons.
• Be able to teach and deliver sessions at Queen Mary’s High School as required.

For full details of the post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Pay range: NJC 39, £26.06 per hour plus holiday pay.

• Financial, health and lifestyle incentives.
• Discounts on everyday purchases (Eden Red).
• Comprehensive free of charge health plan (UK Health Care).
• Cycle to Work scheme via Halfords.
• Access to the Blue Light Card.
• Further benefits including education sector leading CPD.

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.