Drama Assistant & Resident Tutor (King Edward’s Witley)

King Edward's Witley; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boarding and day school in Surrey is offering a fixed-term position for a Drama Assistant & Resident Tutor starting January 2026. The role involves providing support for drama activities, sports events, and managing administrative responsibilities. Accommodation and a competitive salary are included. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to gain experience in a school environment before pursuing a career in teaching or coaching.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Free use of gym and sports facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

All meals and snacks on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in working in a school environment.
• Interest in teaching or sports coaching.
• Ability to handle administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for sports events and functions.
• Manage significant administrative responsibilities.
• Facilitate drama activities for students.

Job description

Fixed-term (from January 2026 for up to 12 months)

This is an exceptional opportunity for a new Drama Assistant & Resident Tutor to join a flourishing boarding and day school, set on an attractive 100-acre campus and in a beautiful part of rural Surrey.

We are offering a placement for a Drama Assistant who may want to gain experience of working in a school environment. This role is an excellent opportunity to gain experience prior to a career in teaching or sports coaching. In addition to the coaching opportunities, there is a significant administrative role associated with the position.

Due to the nature of resident tutor roles, as part of this position accommodation will be provided and a competitive salary (dependent on age) in return for variable hours and days worked to support sports events and functions within the school calendar. We also offer free car parking, free use of our gym, swimming pool and sports facilities, all meals and snacks on duty and a Cycle to Work Scheme. Paid additional residential duties may also be available for the right candidate.

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.

Application Details

To apply, please visit our website to complete the Application Form.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Tuesday, 7th October 2025.

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. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.