Graduate Assistant (Modern Foreign Languages)

Description

Clifton College is seeking a Graduate Assistant (Modern Foreign Languages) to join the College from September 2026 to July 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate with proficiency in French, Spanish and/or German to gain valuable experience in education while contributing to the vibrant life of a leading independent day and boarding school.

Responsibilities

Working within the Modern Languages Faculty, the successful candidate will support pupils through one-to-one and small-group language conversation sessions, helping to build their confidence and fluency, particularly in exam year groups. Accommodation may be offered with this role.

Beyond the classroom, the role offers the chance to play a full part in the wider College community. Graduate Assistants support boarding and pastoral activities, contribute to the co-curricular programme including sport, trips and events, and assist with marketing content that captures life at Clifton College. This varied position is ideal for someone enthusiastic about working with young people, keen to develop teaching experience, and ready to immerse themselves in the academic, pastoral and extracurricular life of the school.

About Clifton College

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.

Application Details

For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job description. Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form. The closing date for applications is 25th March 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Diversity and Inclusion

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Please note, we require candidates to be at least 18 years of age for all roles apart from our lifeguard positions where candidates are required to be 16+ with the relevant qualifications.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures that encourage and promote safe working practices across the College. We ensure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard to provide safe, effective practice.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector, we are required to ask for references prior to an interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020.