Teacher of Food Technology (Maternity Cover) – King Edward’s Witley

Barrow Hills School; Witley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced school fees

Free school lunches

Use of gym and pool facilities

Competitive pay

Competitive pay

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Witley is seeking a part-time Teacher of Food Technology for maternity cover starting September 2026. The role involves delivering engaging lessons, inspiring students, and participating in the co-curricular program. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment with benefits including reduced school fees at affiliated schools, free lunches, and access to gym facilities. Early applications are recommended as interviews may take place before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Must inspire and motivate pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Collaborate with the Head of Department for effective teaching.
• Support the school's safeguarding and welfare expectations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Food Technology lessons.
• Encourage participation in co-curricular activities.
• support the School’s expectation of excellent educational provision, safeguarding and promote the welfare of children

Skills

Inspiring pupils

Subject teaching delivery

Promoting welfare of children

Job description

Teacher of Food Technology (Maternity Cover) – King Edward’s Witley

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: Teacher of Food Technology (Maternity Cover)

Employment Type: Part‑time, Maternity Cover

Part‑time (0.6)

Start September 2026

This is an exceptional opportunity for a new part‑time (0.6) teacher of Food Technology (Maternity Cover) to join a flourishing boarding and day school, set on an attractive 100‑acre campus and in a beautiful part of rural Surrey.

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.

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: 9am Monday, 23 rd February 2026 . Interviews will take place week commencing the 2 nd March 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.