Language Assistant

Language Assistant – French Join to apply for the Language Assistant – French role at Brisbane Grammar School. Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to 12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150‑year strong tradition of academic excellence, extensive co‑curricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students. Our Community At Brisbane Grammar School, we take pride in our dedicated and professional staff, who are part of the School’s achievements. The School values professionalism and fosters a dynamic culture of innovation and collaboration. The School supports creativity within a supportive environment where teamwork is encouraged both within and across disciplines. About the Role Non‑teachers and teachers are welcome to apply. This is a part‑time (0.4 FTE), term‑time only position. Applicants must have native or bilingual fluency in French. Role Responsibilities Provide language assistance and conduct conversation classes with small groups of students without supervision to reinforce content taught by classroom teachers. Observe, evaluate and communicate students’ performance and development in conversation classes. Produce electronic materials and texts in the target language to be used in class and in assessment (this will include writing texts and recording them). Conduct or assist oral/aural assessment when required. Provide assistance to students preparing for language competitions. Conduct language proficiency testing when required. Work with classroom teachers to maintain their language skills. Specific Duties Planning, preparing and delivering instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences focussing on oral skills. Communicating necessary information regularly to students and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs. Managing student behaviour in conversation groups by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Participating in arrangements for preparing students for external language related competitions or examinations. Identifying and selecting different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs in conversation groups. Assisting teachers with oral/aural work in the classroom. Contributing to the production of language exam papers for non‑conversation classes when requested. Conducting or assisting with oral/aural exams when requested. Reviewing particular examples of students’ work and giving a native speaker’s opinion of the standard of that work. Providing a variety of learning materials and resources for use in speaking activities. Using relevant technology to provide stimulating speaking practice. Providing guidance to language teachers regarding specific language points. Replacing absent language teachers in the classroom where appropriate. Providing feedback and mentoring to teachers, including the modelling of instructional practice. What Can BGS Offer You? Competitive salary structure + free onsite parking Access to salary packaging options Opportunities for professional development and learning opportunities Access to rewards and benefits via external providers Additional insurance benefits through our Corporate Superannuation Plan for eligible staff Discounted school fees for eligible staff State‑of‑the‑art facilities and technology innovation Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Active Staff Social Club including weekly morning teas, and special events 14 weeks paid parental leave for eligible staff Annual free flu vaccinations Application Process Brisbane Grammar School recognises the value of diverse thinking and we encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To better understand what it means to join BGS, please review the information on our website and social media accounts before submitting your application. You should also familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures available on the School website, which may assist you during the recruitment process. Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment, and all applicants are to hold a valid Blue Card or QCT Registration before commencement. Candidates must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children. BGS reserves the right to remove job advertisements earlier than the closing date due to business requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr