Part Time Variable Hours Foreign Languages Assistant

Part Time Variable Hours Foreign Languages Assistant

Hours: Part time variable
Salary: £23.48 per hour inclusive of holiday pay.* Plus generous benefits including: 

•    Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

*the base hourly rate is £20.07 per hour, plus holiday pay, which gives an approximate hourly rate of £23.48 per hour

About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Foreign Languages Assistant (French) to join our team on a variable hours basis. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with small groups and individual students, helping them develop fluency and confidence in spoken French. Your support will be instrumental in enhancing their linguistic skills and cultural understanding, from post-GCSE learners to those preparing for Oxbridge-level study. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ progress and passion for languages.

If you would like to apply for this post please submit your application as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

About the Person
We are looking for a fluent French speaker with a genuine enthusiasm for language learning and a talent for inspiring others. You will be approachable, adaptable, and committed to helping students achieve their full potential. Whether working one-on-one or with small groups, you’ll bring energy, clarity, and encouragement to every session. Previous experience working with young people or in an educational setting is desirable, along with knowledge of (or willingness to learn) the AQA A Level French specification. Above all, we value a proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for sharing the richness of French language and culture.

About the College
We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. 

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk 

Want to know more? 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicky Horton (Curriculum and Standards Manager: Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages) by email on vhorton@yorkcollege.ac.uk 

Important Notices
Please see the attached document for Important Notices.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through a job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.

Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.  York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health.  We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer.  Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.