Main purpose
• To support students to improve their French pronunciation and confidence with speaking in French
• To give students an insight into the culture of France/a French speaking country
Duties and Responsibilities
• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all students.
• Observe student performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
• Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners to support in advancing their learning
• Collaboratively plan how to support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities and also during intervention
• To give students feedback to help improve their French pronunciation
• To work with individuals/groups of students to help them become more confident when speaking and writing in French, using and increased range of vocabulary and grammatical structures.
• To give students the opportunity to understand a different culture and become more open-minded and conscious about the work outside the UK.
• To support the French teachers to produce up to date and relevant resources to engage and support students in their French studies.
Professional development
• Help keep knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on your own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Other Responsibilities
• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the School and Trust
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and learning activities as required
The postholder may be required to carry out any other duties that are commensurate with the post. Whilst every effort is made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
This job description is subject to review, in negotiation with the post holder at any time. However, an annual review of this job description and allocation of responsibilities will take place as part of agreed performance management arrangements.