Teacher of Drama 

Part-time (3 days per week Monday, Tuesday & Thursday)

Maternity Cover (from January 2026 for up to 12 months)

This is an exceptional opportunity for a new part-time Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover) to join a flourishing boarding and day school, set on an attractive 100-acre campus in Witley, Surrey. The School is thriving; there is a sense of excitement, purpose and development everywhere in a School that is on a clear upward trajectory.

The successful candidate will

• inspire and motivate pupils to achieve and develop their full potential
• work with the Head of Department to deliver effective, engaging and interesting subject teaching
• support the School’s expectation of excellent educational provision, safeguarding and promote the welfare of children

We encourage part-time teachers to contribute to the co-curriculum according to their skills and aptitudes. At King Edward’s a very wide range of sports, arts, community and other activities is offered, in the afternoons and on Saturday mornings. Although there are no lessons on Saturday mornings, the weekend programme is a busy one and part time teaching staff are encouraged to participate in one way or another.

King Edward’s School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 480 pupils, around 25% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.

In return, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as substantially reduced school fees at King Edward’s, Barrow Hills and Longacre Schools, free school lunches, free on-site parking, use of our schools’ gym and pool facilities & competitive rates of pay. There may be single or family accommodation available on or close to the school campus, where the post-holder may choose to live at substantially reduced rates.

To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details, visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on HR@KESW.ORG or telephone 01428 686739.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 10th October 2025.  Interviews will take place week commencing the 13th October.  The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.

King Edward’s School Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders policy.  Shortlisted candidates will also be reviewed on social media/on-line platforms.  We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.