Graduate Assistant & Resident Tutor (Art) – King Edward’s Witley

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free school lunches

Free on-site parking

Use of gym and pool facilities

On-site parking

Gym and pool facilities

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Witley is seeking a Graduate Assistant & Resident Tutor (Art) to contribute to their educational environment. This fixed-term role from September 2026 to July 2027 involves supporting teachers with lesson delivery and leading art-related activities. Candidates should hold an Art-related degree or equivalent, and the position offers accommodation, board, and notable benefits including free meals and gym access. Applications are encouraged early, as interviews may occur prior to the closing date.

Qualifications

• Role involves leading individual sessions and small groups.
• Must be ready to support teachers in delivering exceptional lessons.
• Associated duties include organizing after-school clubs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver lessons.
• Assist with pastoral duties and supervision.
• Support events and functions within the school calendar.

Skills

Art-related degree or equivalent

Experience working with children

Ability to lead sessions

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

A school filled with energy, joy and passion

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 ”

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Graduate Assistant & Resident Tutor (Art) – King Edward’s Witley

Job summary

Job Role:
Graduate Assistant & Resident Tutor (Art)

Fixed Term from September 2026 to July 2027

We are offering a placement for a recent graduate, with an Art-related degree or equivalent, who may want to gain experience of working within a school environment prior to training as a teacher. Your role will involve different functions across the whole school; leading individual sessions and small groups and working alongside the class teachers to design, develop, and deliver exceptional lessons.

Associated pastoral duties may include organisation and assistance with a wide range of art, sport or music clubs after school, as well as evening activities/overnight duty for boarders, supervising prep, free time and lights out.

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.

This role offers accommodation, board and a salary (dependent on age) in return for variable hours and days worked to support both events and other functions within the school calendar. In addition, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as free school lunches, free on-site parking and use of our school’s gym and pool facilities.

To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details, visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

Closing date for applications: 12pm, Monday 20th April 2026. 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.