Job Description

Are you passionate about the Spanish language and culture? Do you enjoy supporting young people to achieve their best? Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Foreign Languages Assistant (Spanish) to join our vibrant Modern Foreign Languages department on a casual basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work with motivated students, helping them develop their confidence and fluency in the Spanish language whilst gaining valuable experience in a supportive, high-achieving secondary school environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed candidate with:

Native, or near native, level of spoken Spanish A clear vision of what makes a successful Foreign Languages Assistant. High expectations of what can be achieved. Experience working in a classroom or supporting students. A commitment to improving outcomes for all students. A commitment to raising achievement and the quality of learning for all students. The ability to work in an organised and methodical way. The ability to relate well to children and young people.
We are looking for candidates who will:

Provide targeted support to students to develop their Spanish language skills Help develop students' pronunciation, vocabulary, and understanding of Spanish culture Collaborate with MFL staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment Be innovative and use initiative. Have drive and enthusiasm, with a desire to explore, develop and evaluate new ideas. Have a sense of humour, caring nature and build strong relationships with everyone. Thrive in a busy school environment.
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a forward looking, selective state school with academy status and an outstanding record of promoting academic excellence. Our curriculum is broad and we provide a wide range of enrichment and wellbeing opportunities, and we are proud of our inclusive community. There are currently just over 1,000 students on roll across years 7 to 13. The admission policy prioritises girls from the Lancaster District, but students do travel to us from across Lancashire and Cumbria. LGGS enjoys a city centre location with strong transport links, yet is only a short walk from nearby parks and a nature reserve.

The postholder will primarily support the linguistic education and development of conversational skills of students and other responsibilities at a similar level. Full details of the Person Specification and for the role are provided in our Role Profile.

This is a casual role with details of the contractual terms and salary are included in the Role Profile. LGGS also offers a competitive benefits package which is detailed in our Recruitment Information Pack.

For our more information about working at LGGS please visit our website: https://www.lggs.org.uk/staff-vacancies/working-at-lggs.

Applications must be submitted on the LGGS mynewterm application form by the closing date of 9.00am on 05/11/2025. We do not accept applications via other online platforms such as Indeed.

Shortlisting will take place shortly after the closing date, and interviews are provisionally planned for week commencing 10/11/2025.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 32,061.00-36,363.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/11/2025