[ref. g04074221] Modern Foreign Languages Teacher (Sept '25 start)
Our School
The Croft Preparatory School is an independent co-educational day school for children from 2 to 11 years old, situated in a beautiful 30-acre site, in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, on the outskirts of Stratford upon Avon.
The 25-acres and 5 acre wood provides an extensive sports field and multiple outdoor learning areas with Forest School sessions incorporated into the curriculum for all Early Years and some Pre-Prep pupils. Class sizes are traditionally limited to 20 pupils.
At The Croft we have a ‘small school attitude within a big school’. Our mission is to provide each child with academic challenge and the opportunity to succeed and develop a sense of self-worth, whilst nurturing a lifelong love of learning in a happy and secure environment.
Here, every child is educated as an individual, and fully supported, to challenge themselves to fulfil their potential, adopting a Growth Mindset along the way. All of this is achieved through a wonderfully compassionate and motivational Staff, who deliver the highest standards of pastoral care and academic excellence.
A faculty structure of subject areas enable pupils to use their Creativity to extend their learning, challenging themselves and thinking ‘outside of the box’. These faculties lie at the heart of the unique forward thinking curriculum enabling opportunities in the Creative Arts, Emotional and Physical Development, Humanities, Languages and STEM.The all-encompassing experience helps pupils to achieve their lifetime goals with confidence and enthusiasm, becoming independent learners and embracing the challenges that pupils of today will face tomorrow.
With the launch of the ‘Backpack for Life’ curriculum in September 2025, The Croft continues to lead in innovation and forward-thinking concepts. Enriching and developing skills pupils will need now and in the future sit at the heart of this pioneering educational programme.Pupils resource the 5 pockets through the curriculum and extended learning opportunities, empowering our pupils with skills for their futures.
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. The school is a member of IAPS.
About The Role
An exciting opportunity to develop and foster the appropriate skills and abilities to enable the optimum development of children. This is a permanent role from September 2025 onwards as a MFL Teacher. Ideally the successful candidate will be a confident practitioner in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, as periodic movement across year groups is beneficial for both staff and pupils.Experience of French and Spanish, as a minimum, is required.
Job Purpose
To teach Modern Foreign Languages to Early Years Pre-Prep and Prep pupils, in accordance with the schemes of work and curriculum requirements, ensuring that pupils acquire an age- appropriate, sound and demonstrable knowledge of the subject and make good progress within it.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach age-appropriate, inspiring and engaging lessons, following the Modern Foreign Language Department’s scheme of work, reviewing this regularly to ensure that the different needs and abilities of pupils are provided for
- Link pupils' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further, whilst challenging and inspiring pupils to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.
- Contribute to the development of schemes of work, progression documents and to prepare comprehensive lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives
- Ensure all SEND pupils are differentiated for, in line with quality first teaching expectations
- Form tutor responsibilities, supporting a class of pupils and being the liaison between home and school
- Organise and lead an annual overseas residential for pupils
- Facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with pupils and by organising learning resources and the classroom learning environment
- Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation and delivery of the subject
- Monitor the progress of pupils, maintaining assessment records, reporting on pupils’ progress and development. Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils' progress
- Create a secure, happy, and stimulating learning environment maintaining high standards of organisation and discipline
- Prepare and mark work to facilitate positive pupil development within the subject
- Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the MFL curriculum
- Create displays of pupils’ work around the School site, presented to the highest standard
- Attend Parents Evenings, meetings, training and external courses, as required.
- Provide feedback to parents on a pupil's progress at parents' evenings and other meetings
- Work with others to plan and co-ordinate work, as appropriate
- Keep up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum; attend relevant courses and disseminate information to colleagues
- Take part in school events and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening, as required
- Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly
- Enter wholeheartedly into the life of the School, supporting colleagues and parents for the benefit of our pupils
- Contribute to, and be supportive of the school’s improvement plan and take accountability for identified areas of development
The school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
Applicants must be prepared to undergo appropriate KCSiE screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Croft Application Form must be completed in full before the application can be considered. Any discrepancies or anomalies in the information provided or issues arising from references will be discussed at the interview. Completed application forms can be emailed to jobs@croftschool.co.uk or returned via post.
See our website www.croftschool.co.uk for more information