Teacher of Psychology

An outstanding new teacher of Psychology is required to deliver a coherent, well-balanced academic programme throughout the School for pupils of all abilities.

The successful candidate will teach Psychology with the aim of inspiring and motivating pupils to achieve and develop their full potential; to work with the Head of Department to deliver effective, engaging and interesting subject teaching and to support the School’s expectation of excellent educational provision; to monitor and assess pupils’ work appropriately; to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to take on the role of Subject Coordinator.

This could be either a part-time (0.5-0.8 spread over 5 days) or a full-time role, teaching A level. It is desirable, but not essential, for the successful candidate to be able to teach another Science or contribute in other ways to the life of this busy boarding School, in which case this could become a full-time position. 

Psychology was recently established at KESW and is currently taught at A level. This post offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to develop their career in a congenial, lively and collegiate School, as part of a relatively new department that is developing dynamically. They will be ambitious for their pupils in terms of engendering excitement and academic outcomes, personally committed to their subject and able to communicate this effectively to A level pupils. We therefore wish to appoint a teacher who has a strong intellectual interest in the discipline and who is rigorous, imaginative and kind in their teaching. We welcome candidates from both state and independent sectors.

Subject specialist teachers at KESW can expect to teach across all year groups from Key Stage 3 to Sixth Form. We operate a 60-period timetable across two weeks, with full-time colleagues teaching 46 periods per fortnight. Lessons are 55 minutes long. Part-time staff can be expected to teach classes from all year groups.

In return, as well as job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment, we can offer a competitive salary, staff fee remission on school fees both at King Edward’s and our partner school Barrow Hills, free car parking, free use of our gym, swimming pool and sports facilities, all meals and snacks on duty and a Cycle to Work Scheme. We currently offer membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), if applicable. Single or family accommodation may also be available at favourable rents.

King Edward's School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 440 pupils, around 30% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools. For more information, please refer to our Applicant Information Pack.  

For further details, visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on HR@KESW.ORG or telephone 01428 686739.

To apply, please click the Apply button to complete the Application Form.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 30th January 2023.

Interview dates: From Wednesday 1st February and w/c 6th February 2023.

Applications will be considered on receipt and early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and offer the position before the closing date.

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. Applicants from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome.