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French Language Assistant

Contract: Fixed term maternity cover contract up to 26th March 2025
Salary: £23,585 pro rata per annum Band 3, point 7
Hours: Part-time – approx. 21 hours per week, term time only 39 weeks per year, days negotiable
Closing date: 21st June at 12:00 pm
Interview date: w/b 1st July 2024

To start September 2024.0

Varndean College is a thriving and successful sixth form college with an excellent reputation for high outcomes, providing an inspirational student experience and adding value to all of our community. Based in the city of Brighton and Hove we transform lives through exceptional education. We are proud of our dynamic culture, inclusivity and reputation as trailblazers.

We are seeking a French Language Assistant who speaks French as their first language, and who is up-to-date with current affairs in the French speaking world. You will work alongside subject Tutors to support A level and International Baccalaureate students in conversation classes, practicing speaking skills in pairs and small groups. This would be a perfect first step for a graduate, or an undergraduate, who is considering a teaching career.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our staff and students and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds.

A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.
A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff.
The opportunity to join our Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
A salary sacrifice Techscheme.
The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters.
Discounts on Adult Education Courses run by the College.
Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.
Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.
Free use of College Library resources.
Regular staff social events throughout the year.

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

To Apply

Please complete an application form outlining how you meet the criteria listed in the job description and person specification for the role.

Completed applications should be forward to recruitment@varndean.ac.uk by closing date shown.

Application forms and further information about applying for jobs at Varndean College are listed below.

We are positive about disability! We are committed to the principles embedded within the disability confident scheme and welcome applications from anyone who has a disability.

We will interview all applicants who declare a disability and evidence in their application that they meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy.

If you would like further information about any of the positions available, please contact Human Resources:

Email: hr@varndean.ac.uk
Tel: 01273 546637

The college is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed by Varndean College are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under represented at the College, including BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process. We are also prepared to make our standard application forms available in other formats to help any disabled candidates to apply. Please email/call to request.

We are always looking for new talent. If you would like to join the College but can’t see any relevant vacancies to apply for, why not send us a copy of your CV. We would love to hear from you.

Varndean college will process all applicant data in accordance with Varndean College’s applicant Privacy Notice.

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