Foreign Language Assistant for Spanish
Fixed term from 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2027 (9 months)
Part-time hours (to be confirmed, approximately 20 per week), term-time only
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 7th June 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed – week beginning 15th June 2026
Salary: The pro-rated salary for hours and weeks described will be £14,821.01 per annum. This will change if the final hours are higher or lower than twenty per week.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspiring Spanish Language Assistant to join our thriving Modern Languages Department from September 2026.
Spanish is a vibrant and valued part of our curriculum, taught to Years 3 and 6 in the Junior School and from Years 7 to 13 in the Senior School, where it is a popular option subject. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils (primarily in Years 9–13) to develop their confidence, fluency and cultural understanding, as well as preparing students for GCSE and A level speaking examinations.
Working with small groups in Years 9 and 10 weekly, and on a one-to-one basis with pupils in Years 11–13, you will deliver focused sessions designed to develop speaking and listening skills. These sessions will emphasise accurate pronunciation, grammatical precision, spontaneity in communication, and a deepening appreciation of Hispanic culture.
You will work closely with the Spanish teaching staff to deliver high-quality speaking support and contribute to pupils’ preparation for public examinations. In addition, you may support the development of departmental resources and contribute to enrichment opportunities that promote language learning and cultural awareness across the School.
This role is ideally suited to a Spanish speaker with a passion for language education. You will play a pivotal role in encouraging and developing pupils’ enthusiasm for Spanish, helping them to build confidence, improve accuracy, and communicate with increasing independence and flair.
We are a small, friendly and welcoming group of staff, and the postholder will work closely with teachers and two other Foreign Language Assistants within the Modern Foreign Languages department.
Further details and an application form can be found on our website.
About Us
Clifton High School is an academically selective, co-educational, independent day school for approximately 800 pupils aged 3-18 years. Situated on a beautiful Bristol site, our educational offering is underpinned by a strong pastoral and family ethos. We value individuality and positively celebrate diversity and inclusion in every area of the School.
Clifton High School is a place where diversity is celebrated, and individual brilliance is valued. Clifton High School is a place where everyone can belong. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment and attracting, developing, and retaining individuals with diverse experiences. We welcome applicants from all sections of our community, including those from the global majority, the LGBTQ+ community, the neurodiverse, and disabled individuals. Our community is collaborative and committed to shared learning from multiple perspectives. We provide a supportive, respectful, and empowering environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. If you share our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, we invite you to apply for any open positions at Clifton High School.
Clifton High School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. All roles in the School are assumed to be engaged, or have the potential to be engaged, in regulated activity with children. The School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those which would normally be considered “spent” under the Act) must be declared, unless filtered out in accordance with DBS filtering rules, if invited to an interview. If you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for roles at Clifton High School.
Pay: £14,821.01 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol BS8 3JD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
