Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) - Repton Prep

Package Description

Location: Repton Prep School

Salary:    Repton Prep Salary Scale. Commensurate with skills and experience.

A highly competitive remuneration package is available for the right candidate and a range of benefits including:

• An attractive discount on day fees for the Prep (excl. Pre-Prep) and Senior School for dependents.
• Private Medical Insurance is provided (a taxable benefit) with an option to purchase cover for partner and family.
• The school is part of the Government’s Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Terms of the appointment include:

• The appointment is subject to a term’s notice.
• There may be the opportunity of accommodation on site for candidates at a reduced rent for those wishing to contribute to the boarding duty team.

Job Introduction

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages, with a particular ability to lead our Spanish curriculum, as well as contribute to the teaching of French. We hope to recruit an outstanding classroom practitioner with the skills and experience to deliver first class teaching and outcomes for our pupils.

The successful candidate will be required to lead our Spanish provision in Years 7 and 8, teaching all classes, as well as contribute some teaching to our French Department, which delivers specialist language lessons to Years 1-8. They will also work as part of the wider Prep and whole school team.

A willingness to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day life in a busy boarding prep school is essential. All staff are involved in the close pastoral care of our pupils, and the role will report directly to the Head of MFL, and ultimately the Head.

The role is required from September 2024 and we invite applications from both experienced teachers and those that may be new to the profession.

For a detailed description of duties and benefits, please view the Candidate Information Pack.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00am on Friday 17th May 2024, although early applications are encouraged.

To submit your application, please upload your documents according to the instructions on the Repton School website www.repton.org.uk. You should complete the online application form and also submit a covering letter, addressed to Mrs Vicky Harding, Head, which should include what attracts you to the position and how you feel your experience, skills and personal qualities qualify you to take on the role.

About Repton School

Repton School, founded in 1557, is a leading co-educational School situated in the historic village of Repton. Five miles from Burton upon Trent and eight miles from Derby, Repton lies in the very centre of England. The School boasts a consistently fine academic record and is active and successful in a wide range of other activities. The School’s 600 plus pupils, both boys and girls, are predominantly boarders. Each belongs to one of the ten boarding houses. Repton prides itself on its long and close association with the village. 

With the establishment of Repton Dubai in 2007, Repton was a pioneer among UK independent schools in establishing overseas ‘branches’. Repton International Schools Ltd has now established a family of six international schools (seven as of September), with four in the UAE, one in China, one in Malaysia and Repton Cairo opening in September. The School takes great pride in its international family and works closely with its overseas partners to ensure that each Repton International school fully reflects the ethos and values of the UK school.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, therefore the following shall be deemed to be included, in addition to the duties that you may be required to perform:

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 it is a criminal offence for a person over 18 (e.g. teacher, matron, sports coach) to have a sexual relationship with a child under 18 where that person is in a position of trust in respect of that child, even if the relationship is consensual. This applies where the child is in full-time education and the person works in the same establishment as the child, even if s/he does not teach the child. Moreover, whatever the age of the pupil, a sexual relationship between an employee and a pupil will be considered an abuse of a position of trust and gross misconduct, likely to result in dismissal.