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

Barrow Hills School; Witley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Free gym access

Swimming pool and sports facilities

Meals and snacks on duty

Cycle to Work Scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

A co-educational boarding and day school is seeking a Drama Assistant & Resident Tutor for a fixed-term position from January 2026. This role is great for those looking to gain experience in education or coaching. Accommodation and competitive salary will be provided, along with additional perks including free gym access and meals on duty. Applications are welcomed from under-represented groups.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment is beneficial.
• Commitment to support sports events and functions.
• Ability to undertake a variety of administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drama classes and extracurricular activities.
• Provide support as a resident tutor for students.
• Handle administrative duties associated with the role.

Job description

Overview

A school filled with energy, joy and passion

A warm and welcoming place to work, in a fantastic and beautiful rural setting – I’m struggling to think of anyone who wouldn’t love this school

Job summary

Job Role: Drama Assistant & Resident Tutor

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 administerial 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.

For more details about the role, please review the attached JD or visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on [e-mail] or telephone [phone]. To apply, please 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.

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

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.