Language Assistant (German)

The Role
What you'll do
Who you are - Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required
How to apply
Benefits
Employment Visa
The Role
The Department of Modern Languages in the School of Languages & Literature and as part of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is looking to appoint a Language Assistant in German.

You will report to the Head of School.

To make an informal enquiry, please contact Dr Alex Mangold [email protected].

Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.
What you'll do
This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.

• To contribute to the activities of the German provision by providing language instruction and support (feedback and advice) to groups of students as scheduled in their first and second year of study
• To assist Module Co-ordinators and teaching teams by providing language instruction in the specific language and within the broader taught provision. The work being undertaken will be prescribed by a member of academic staff, material for delivery will mostly be provided.
• Under the guidance of the appropriate member of the academic staff, to deliver the language sessions as prescribed in the curriculum.
• To work with the university virtual learning platform to upload learning and teaching information regularly.
• Under the guidance of the appropriate member of the academic staff team, to contribute to and carry out assessment duties both for written and oral examinations. This includes the marking of assessment material.
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• To be committed to the University's Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
Who you are - Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required
Essential

1. Educated to at least degree level with relevant language capability.
2. Experience of and the ability to work with students from a variety of backgrounds.
3. The ability to communicate well with members of the teaching teams and other Instructors and to assist with the development of curricula for inclusion within the taught provision.
4. Appropriate experience of using general office-based computer packages and of applying those skills to general administrative duties.
5. Confidence in presenting knowledge of the German language to others.
6. Flexibility and adaptability and the ability to work well under pressure.
7. The ability to work well and to communicate effectively with a range of teams and team-members and to establish effective networks of colleagues or external providers who can offer advice.
8. An ability to understand the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually.

Desirable

9. Previous experience of providing German language instruction.
10. Experience of providing feedback to students during taught sessions and of contributing to wider assessment regimes.
11. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level B1.*

*More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:
https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/policy-and-procedure/welsh-standards/
How to apply
To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.

Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.
Benefits

• Flexible working policy
• 36.5 - hour week for full-time roles
• Generous leave entitlements - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
• Staff relocation bursary
• Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
• Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.

Please keep reading
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.
Employment Visa
Under the UK Government's points-based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.