Teacher of MFL / Head of MFL

'EXCELLENT' in all areas. ISI May 2018

Brockhurst and Marlston House are twin Preparatory Schools for boarding and day boys and girls, situated 7 miles from Newbury in the heart of the Berkshire countryside. The main school occupies a large country house built at the turn of the century in Elizabethan style. Our pre-prep school, Ridge House, is also on the same site.

There are 60 acres of grounds, some of which form the extensive games fields while other fields are used for grazing horses: riding is one of the optional extras offered.

We pride ourselves on being one of the best-equipped schools in Berkshire. We have a large sports hall, which converts to a theatre for the annual school play. We have a modern art and design technology department.

We are a nondenominational school, although morning assemblies and Sunday services are based on those of the Church of England.

The girls’ preparatory school – Marlston House – opened in 1995. They have the same facilities as the boys but are taught separately in their own classes.

There are some full boarders but many girls and boys are “flexi-boarders” staying for 1, 2, 3 or 4 nights each week.

There is the potential for the position to be Head of Department.  Accommodation may be a possibility.  The main focus of the teaching will be French with either German or Spanish as an additional subject.

Position to start in September 2019

The post is full time.

Aims

To plan, prepare and teach lessons according to the educational needs of pupils assigned to him/her and to work closely as part of the Academic Team. To promote a love of language

To assess record and report to the Deputy Head, Academic, and the Head of Junior School as appropriate, on the development, progress and attainment of the pupils assigned to him/her within the guidelines written in the Staff Handbook

To contribute to the maintenance and updating of the Schemes of Work and Curriculum. To produce a medium and long term plan in order to resource the teaching of literature for the benefit of teaching and learning

To participate in meetings and other activities, both within and out of School, which provide opportunities both for the exchange of views and for other forms of professional development where appropriate

To carry out the administrative tasks and duties outlined in detail in the Staff Handbook for the department if needed

To participate fully in the School's consultative procedure ensuring an effective communication system

Person Specification

Graduate with relevant teaching qualification or experience

Currently teaching or recent experience of teaching in a Preparatory school

Fond of children of all ages and devoted to their well-being and education

A teacher able to command instant respect from his/her peers, the children and the parents; able to communicate well with children

Experienced in using IT in administration (and ideally teaching) and manipulating data

Able to work under pressure and to learn quickly the systems and routines of a new school

A strong communicator and a good listener

Energetic, pragmatic, creative, robust and resourceful

Child Protection

Brockhurst and Marlston House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and adhere to, and comply with, the School's Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children policy and procedures at all times.

Health And Safety

All staff at Brockhurst and Marlston House are required to remain vigilant, observe all relevant Health and Safety policies and procedures, take reasonable care of their own and others’ Health and Safety, report all accidents and incidents.

Equality And Diversity

Staff at Brockhurst and Marlston House are expected to promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and to support an environment that values diversity.

Data Protection

All staff at Brockhurst and Marlston House have a responsibility to ensure that data they are responsible for is accurate and appropriate to the needs of the School, and that they are responsible for ensuring any personal data processed for any purpose or purposes in connection with their role at the School, shall not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose or those purposes in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Note: This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed as part of the cycle of appraisal, and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post. Further guidance on the duties and responsibilities of members of staff is found in the Staff Handbook.