About the role
Permanent / Part time / 3 hours per week
Term - time only (35 weeks per year)
Actual salary £2,070.09 (£32,700 FTE)
Required from September 2025
STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Modern Language Assistant (Mandarin) to join our vibrant and dynamic language department.
The Modern Language Assistant will work with GCSE and A-level students, focusing on developing their confidence and skills in oral communication. This role includes providing support in other areas such as grammar, offering coaching in writing, and assisting with extra-curricular activities, where possible.
The successful candidate will be proficient in Mandarin and a fluent speaker of English. The ability to speak and support as a modern language assistant for an additional language offered by the department would be desirable.
This is a permanent position offered from September 2025 on a part-time basis, three hours per week, 35 weeks per year. In your application, please outline clearly your preferred working hours and the flexibility you have in your working pattern.
In return we offer:
- Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
- An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious independent day school set in the heart of St Albans, easily accessible to central and outer London
- Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool* (*Conditions apply)
- An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance
- Competitive salary
Closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 1 May 2025
Interviews will be held on Thursday 15 May 2025
The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No: 311065
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