Who are we: We are a non-for-profit organisation who teaches languages to older adults in care homes day centres and retirement communities? Recent research shows that speaking a second language can postpone the effects of dementia by up to 5 years. We therefore use foreign languages as a vehicle to empower the minds of older adults, proving that you can teach an old dog new tricks.
Who we are looking for: We are looking for compassionate, creative and driven speakers of French to teach tailored language classes to older adults in care homes and day centres in and around Glasgow. Tutor must be available to offer a one hour weekly session per group over a 10-12 weeks period per block. Lessons are during the ween often Monday or Wednesday at 11 am or 2 pm.
It is based on a contract driven basis to teach sessions of up to 10 weeks. Each Session will be one hour per week. Total teaching will be no more than 3 hours a week. Due to doing outreach projects having a clean driving license and access to a car is preferable.
What we need from you: Send us a CV and Cover Letter about why you would like to join the organisation. If you are successful you will be invited to an informal interview.
Benefits: In addition to having the chance to work with some inspiring students, challenging stigma and helping in the fight against dementia you also get the following:
~ The living wage
~ Reference
~ Tutoring training
~ Social mission
Job Type: Contract
Salary: £21.00 per hour
Application Questions
You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:
- How many years of teaching or tutoring experience do you have?
- Do you have experience with older adults?
- Are you in and around Glasgow?
- Do you speak French?
- Do you drive and have access to a car?
Salary: £21.00 per hour
Work remotely
Job Type: Contract
Pay: £20.00-£21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you in and around Glasgow?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- teaching: 1 year (preferred)
- tutoring: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
