Teacher of Drama - Maternity Cover

King Edward's Witley; Wormley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A co-educational independent school in Surrey is seeking a part-time Teacher of Drama for maternity cover starting January 2026. The successful candidate will inspire and motivate pupils, deliver engaging lessons, and support child welfare. Benefits include reduced school fees, free lunches, and possible accommodation near the campus. Interested applicants should apply by 9 am on October 10, 2025.

Benefits

Substantially reduced school fees

Free school lunches

Free on-site parking

Use of gym and pool facilities

Competitive rates of pay

Accommodation available at reduced rates

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Drama or related subjects.
• Ability to inspire students and engage them in learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Deliver effective and engaging subject teaching.
• Support excellent educational provision and safeguarding.

Skills

Inspiring and motivating pupils

Engaging subject teaching

Promoting welfare of children

Job description

Overview

Maternity Cover (Part-time, from January 2026 for up to 12 months) Working days are Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. 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:

Responsibilities

• 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 promoting the welfare of children

About the School

King Edward's School Witley 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. 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. There is a very wide range of sports, arts, community and other activities 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.

Benefits

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 accommodation available on or near the campus at substantially reduced rates.

Safeguarding and Application Details

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/online platforms. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

How to Apply

For more details about the role, please review the attached JD or visit our website at kesw.org or contact the HR Department at [e-mail] or telephone [phone]. To apply, please visit our website to complete the Application Form. Closing date for applications: 9 am on Friday, 10 October 2025. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.