Job Description
King Edward’s School is seeking to appoint a full-time or part-time Teacher of English to join a strong and enthusiastic department in an exceptional school, from 1st September 2025. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds; no experience of working in the independent sector is required. Willingness to participate in the wider life of the School with pastoral care duties, and to contribute to the provision of co-curricular activities is essential.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form, equal opportunities monitoring form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Chief Master & Principal (Mrs Kirsty von Malaisé) by email to: [email protected].
The deadline for applications is Monday 28 April 2025 at 8am. Please note, applications will be reviewed on receipt and so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and interview date if sufficient applications have been received.
Interviews will provisionally take place week commencing 5 May 2025.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact David Leigh, Head of English via email: [email protected]
King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the Schools’ Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policies are available on the website www.kes.org.uk.
