Home to circa 1,000 pupils aged three to eighteen, Repton School is a world-class, modern, flourishing community with a clear sense of purpose and momentum. As a pre-eminent co-educational, boarding and day school in the heart of Derbyshire, Repton provides an exceptional broad-based education, blending heritage with the pursuit of excellence in a 21st-century context, offering world-class facilities as well as high-quality teaching and pastoral care. 

The Repton Group has been a pioneer among British schools in developing a truly global brand with Repton Schools now located around the world. Repton first embarked on its international adventure in 2007, with the opening of Repton Dubai – a K-12 school in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai. Today, Repton Dubai is consistently rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Dubai schools regulator and is known as one of the most prestigious and successful schools in the UAE, boasting a strong academic pedigree and university destinations.

2013 saw a significant expansion in the UAE, with the opening of Foremarke Dubai (now renamed as Repton Al Barsha), as well as an Early Years and Key Stage One school in Abu Dhabi, now known as Abu Dhabi ‘Rose’ Campus. 2013 also saw the formal establishment of the Repton Family of Schools (RFS), drawing together an experienced and specialist team to oversee the further expansion of Repton into new countries. In 2016, the Abu Dhabi senior school, ‘Fry’ Campus was opened. Between them, Rose and Fry campuses currently educate over 1600 pupils.

In September 2020, the first Repton school in China was opened, in the beautiful coastal city of Xiamen and, at the same time, Repton International School (Malaysia) opened its doors in Johor Bahru. In September 2021, Repton Cairo opened in the Mivida community of New Cairo, to be followed by a second school, in western Cairo. Other schools are planned for Bulgaria and Qatar. The Repton Family of Schools also includes two UK-based preparatory schools - St Wystan's School in Repton and Vinehall School in East Sussex.

The partnership model at the heart of RFS is founded on the belief that the best partnerships are based on a mutual respect for each other’s strengths. Repton seeks to combine the local knowledge and financial strength of each of its partners with the state-of-the-art academic expertise and guidance provided by the Repton Family of Schools. Repton provides a licensing agreement to each of its partner schools, allowing the use of the Repton intellectual property and a service agreement which covers everything from new school design to governance and quality assurance. 

In the years ahead, the Repton Family of Schools will grow with the addition of more schools in new and existing locations. The aim isn't for RFS to be the biggest, but rather the most sought-after, education group in the world.

The Repton Family of Schools Ltd is the Repton Group's international schools subsidiary. It is overseen by a Board of Directors and a Management Team comprising a variety of individuals, all leading in their fields.

The Board has a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, all contributing to making the Repton Family of Schools a global organisation which creates the highest quality education opportunities for its pupils and families.

Director responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the development and evaluation of RFS' long-term strategy, allowing the executive team to have the scope and confidence to handle the day-to-day challenges, while holding them to account
• Offering expert independent advice, constructive challenge and support to the Board and the management team as they tackle both short- and long-term issues, particularly in the realm of international school operations
• Ensuring that the Board, leadership and management teams actively promote the well-being of pupils
• Together with the whole Board and management team, ensuring that the appropriate systems and procedures are in place to cover all aspects of the safeguarding agenda and that all statutory Board responsibilities in this domain are firmly met

Repton School is seeking an Independent Director with substantial international commercial experience to join the Board of Repton Family of Schools Ltd (RFS). RFS is Repton's international schools subsidiary and is overseen by its own Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced commercial leader with a proven ability to navigate complex international business landscapes. Candidates should posses a strong understanding of global markets and trade dynamics, as well as a history of successful strategic decision-making in diverse cultural contexts. While not mandatory, experience in franchising, whether in a leadership capacity within a franchise organisation or as an advisor to franchise businesses, would be highly advantageous. This exposure should demonstrate an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities associated with franchise operations, including scalability, brand management, and franchisee relationships. Candidates are not expected to have worked in the international schools market, but it would be considered valuable experience. 

Above all, the successful applicant will be passionate about young people and education, and will share the Repton Group's commitment to both academic and pastoral excellence.

The Board of Directors of RFS is as follows:

• Edward Mark Shires - Chair
• Andrew Churchill OBE
• Sir Henry Every Bt.
• Richard Johnson
• Daniel Lewis – Managing Director
• Guyon Ralphs
• Mark Semmence – Headmaster

More information on the Directors of RFS can be found here.

This role is unremunerated, however reasonable, pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed. The Board of Directors meets three times per year (once per term) online. Directors will be expected to take the time to prepare for meetings and attend ad hoc events.

Given the international nature of the organisation and the profile of person the Board is seeking, candidates can be based anywhere in the world. 

RFS welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.