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Language Assistant - Part-time

The Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-4528-172S
  • Posted:14/10/2021
  • Pay:Hourly Paid
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:31/10/2021 at 23:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS

REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

 SPANISH

The Norton Knatchbull School is looking to appoint a part-time Spanish Language Assistant to provide support to students in Years 10 to 12, for 9.5 hours per week, term time only.

 You will be a native / near native Spanish speaker, excellent communicator and team player. You should be committed to helping pupils to develop their oral fluency throughout the school and be prepared to support native and non-native students of Spanish in their preparation for the oral part of public examinations (GCSE and A level).

 FRENCH

The Norton Knatchbull School is looking to appoint a part-time French Language Assistant to provide support to students in Years 10 and 11, for 4 hours per week term time only.

 You will be a native / near native French speaker, excellent communicator and team player. You should be committed to helping pupils to develop their oral fluency throughout the school and be prepared to support native and non-native students of French in their preparation for the oral part of public examinations (GCSE).

 For both roles knowledge and experience of the GCSE (AQA) A level (Edexcel) curriculums and the requirements for the speaking examination would be advantageous; however, in-house training and guidance will be provided.

 These are both fixed term contracts until 31 May 2022, paid hourly based on £914.05 pro rata per month (for a 12 hour week).  Please visit our website for an application form.  Send your completed application form to Miss Vanessa Corker, PA to the Headteacher by email to vcorker@nks.kent.sch.uk quoting post reference: 2122/S6

Deadline for applications: Monday 1st November 2021. We reserve the right to interview prior to this date depending on applications received. The selection process will involve an interview, depending on Government guidance in relation to Covid-19 this may be carried out virtually.

NKS is committed to the Continuing Professional Development of all our staff. We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition. As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff. In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues.  All new recruits to our team will be further supported by a comprehensive Induction Programme and a Mentor.

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please note only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted

Information about the school

The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its sixth form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, they combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Catriona Dunton
  • Address:Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ
  • Telephone: 01233 620045
  • Email: cdunton@nks.kent.sch.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.