Head of Physics - Repton Senior

Package Description

Location:  Repton School

Contract Type:  Full time, Permanent

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

Job Introduction

Repton School is seeking an outstanding Head of Physics to lead the department with energy and vigour, aiming for excellence and promoting the subject at all levels. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner. Willingness to contribute to the wider life of a boarding school is essential.

We offer an attractive remuneration package, including fee remission for dependents, on-site accommodation, a strong commitment to CPD and the use of Repton’s outstanding recreational facilities.

Repton is set in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside with the Peak District on our doorstep and close to several major cities. The successful applicant will join a thriving community and a school that is ambitious for the future.

Candidates should submit their application form, together with a letter outlining their suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 6 December.  Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 9 December.

Due to the high number of applicants it is not possible to respond to every application individually, therefore candidates will only be contacted if successful in the short-listing stage.

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.