French Language Assistant
- Organisation: Westminster School
- Location: South West London
- Salary info £17,072.09 per annum
- Tenure: Term Time
- Closing Date: Monday 1 June 2026
Westminster School seeks a fluent French Assistant to teach KS4–KS5 speaking skills in small groups and 1:1 sessions, promoting oral confidence and francophone culture within its leading Modern Languages Department.
Westminster School is a busy and vibrant place to work. There is a real sense of community here as, being a boarding school, many members of staff and pupils live on site and the School’s premises are very much treated as a home away from home. All staff are encouraged to embrace the School’s day-to-day activities, whether that be attending an evening concert or a morning service in the Abbey.
The Modern Languages Department at Westminster strives to be the very best in England. We pride ourselves not just in our high levels of participation and excellent outcomes, but in our ethos and approach. Through our teaching, pupils learn to communicate in a new language and also to value the opportunities that other cultures and identities offer. All pupils study French to GCSE level, and have a good linguistic grounding thanks to this. They also learn Latin and Greek at least until the end of Year 9. The majority pick a second modern language from Year 10, either German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish, and around 60 pupils take at least one language at A level. The School has a highly successful track record of preparing significant numbers of pupils for undergraduate study in Modern Languages at top universities in the UK and abroad.
The role
Westminster School is looking for a passionate linguist and ambassador for the French language to join the Modern Languages Department. The French Assistant will teach KS4 pupils in small groups, and KS5 pupils 1:1, in pairs or in small groups. They will focus on students’ oral proficiency and work nearly exclusively in the target language, working together with the class teacher to ensure that oral lessons complement the overall curriculum and teaching approach. The postholder will report to the Head of French and on some occasions the Head of Modern Languages.
The role requires an individual who is patient and encouraging, and who seeks to enamour learners with French language and francophone culture. Candidates must be fluent and highly literate speakers of their language, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any subject. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team are essential. The successful applicant will also show a willingness to be involved in the wider life of the department, such as supporting the running of Societies and events. Pupils at Westminster greatly appreciate the time they spend with our Language Assistants, recognising the unique contribution they make, which makes these roles highly rewarding.
The role is part-time, term-time only and permanent, and offers a salary of £17,072.09 per annum based on 0.4 FTE of the timetable.
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Westminster School seeks a fluent French Assistant to teach KS4–KS5 speaking skills in small groups and 1:1 sessions, promoting oral confidence and francophone culture within its leading Modern Languages Department.
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Westminster School is a busy and vibrant place to work. There is a real sense of community here as, being a boarding school, many members of staff and pupils live on site and the School’s premises are very much treated as a home away from home. All staff are encouraged to embrace the School’s day-to-day activities, whether that be attending an evening concert or a morning service in the Abbey.
The Modern Languages Department at Westminster strives to be the very best in England. We pride ourselves not just in our high levels of participation and excellent outcomes, but in our ethos and approach. Through our teaching, pupils learn to communicate in a new language and also to value the opportunities that other cultures and identities offer. All pupils study French to GCSE level, and have a good linguistic grounding thanks to this. They also learn Latin and Greek at least until the end of Year 9. The majority pick a second modern language from Year 10, either German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish, and around 60 pupils take at least one language at A level. The School has a highly successful track record of preparing significant numbers of pupils for undergraduate study in Modern Languages at top universities in the UK and abroad.
The role
Westminster School is looking for a passionate linguist and ambassador for the French language to join the Modern Languages Department. The French Assistant will teach KS4 pupils in small groups, and KS5 pupils 1:1, in pairs or in small groups. They will focus on students’ oral proficiency and work nearly exclusively in the target language, working together with the class teacher to ensure that oral lessons complement the overall curriculum and teaching approach. The postholder will report to the Head of French and on some occasions the Head of Modern Languages.
The role requires an individual who is patient and encouraging, and who seeks to enamour learners with French language and francophone culture. Candidates must be fluent and highly literate speakers of their language, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any subject. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team are essential. The successful applicant will also show a willingness to be involved in the wider life of the department, such as supporting the running of Societies and events. Pupils at Westminster greatly appreciate the time they spend with our Language Assistants, recognising the unique contribution they make, which makes these roles highly rewarding.
The role is part-time, term-time only and permanent, and offers a salary of £17,072.09 per annum based on 0.4 FTE of the timetable.
