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Foreign Language Assistant - Spanish - Part-time

The Rochester Grammar School , Rochester

  • Ref:KCC887-5445-40S
  • Posted:22/07/2021
  • Pay:£13.77 per hour
  • Start Date:September 2021
  • App Close Date:22/08/2021 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a Spanish Language Assistant to assist our students in their studies of Spanish. You will share your passion and inspire the students with your knowledge of the language and culture. 

You will also be responsible for supporting the sixth form students with conversational classes and run a weekly lunch time club. 

The Rochester Grammar School is the best school in Medway for progress

The Rochester Grammar School is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust and is not only a school with outstanding outcomes but also has a rich history and inspiring reputation as one of the country's leading state Grammar Schools. 

What you will need to succeed: 

  • Committed to supporting students  
  • Excellent interpersonal skills  
  • Effective communicator both orally and in writing Spanish
  • Effective ICT skills  
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills 
  • Understanding of the educational system and current developments 
  • Ability to motivate and to support learning 

We can offer you: 

  • Work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos 
  • Vast support network from senior leaders, teachers and other staff within the school and our trust 
  • Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes located on the site of Holcombe Grammar School 
  • A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas 
  • Onsite parking free of charge 

What you need to do now:

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Ruth Rivers via email – r.rivers@tsatrust.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

At The Rochester Grammar School we are a passionate team, dedicated to our ethos of “excellence for all”. We have the highest expectations of all of our learners in their commitment to academic achievement, respect for others and contribution to the school community. Our students are excited to learn in an inclusive environment full of enriching opportunities, and go on to attend outstanding universities.

From September 2025, we will be offering A Levels only in the Sixth Form.

Our dedicated staff are passionate about seeing every child fulfil their potential.

Rochester Grammar School are delighted to be the only Medway-based secondary school in the top 50 of The Sunday Times Parent Power List for 2025.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Simon Arnold
  • Address:The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
  • Telephone: 0333 360 2120
  • Email: office@rochestergrammar.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.