Head of Art
King Edward's Witley
Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2015
- Apply by:
- 29 September 2014
Job overview
We seek an inspirational artist to lead this busy department. The ability to teach at all levels up to and including the IB Diploma and A level, together with excellent art skills, is essential.
Previous experience of the IB is not expected, but a willingness to be involved fully in the life of a busy boarding school.
King Edward's has a generous salary scale; a relocation package and accommodation may also be available.
For further details and an application form please contact the HR Administrator at: winterte@kesw.org or Tel: 01428 686358.
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 29 September 2014
King Edward's School Witley is a registered charity committed to equality, diversity, 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.
King Edward's
WITLEY
HMC, Co-educational
11-18 Boarding & Day,
IB Sixth Form offering IB and A Levels
About King Edward's Witley
King Edward's Witley is a co-educational boarding and day school for some 470 pupils, around 30% of whom are full or weekly boarders. It caters for boys and girls, with main entry points at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form. Around 31% of students are from abroad, from around 40 different countries. There is a Sixth Form of 98, most of who go on to universities, including Oxford and Camb. At the same time the curriculum is deliberately broad and suitable for pupils of differing abilities. The School has become known for its innovative approach and offers both the International Baccalaureate and A-levels in the Sixth Form.
Further details of the School are to be found in the Independent Schools’ Year Book, or on our website www.kesw.org.
The Area: King Edward’s Witley occupies 100 woodland acres on the edge of Witley, a village on the borders of Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. It is about twelve miles from Guildford and four miles from Godalming. Witley station is on the Portsmouth to Waterloo railway line and the journey from London takes just under an hour by train. The School is 45 minutes by taxi from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The area is a noted beauty spot and the School is surrounded by woodland, heathland and commons. Local amenities include the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford and the School is within close proximity of London and the south coast. There are good shopping facilities in Haslemere, Godalming and Guildford.
Child Protection: King Edward’s Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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