Teacher of Business Studies/Business Management
King Edward's Witley
Godalming, Surrey GU8 5SG
- Salary:
- Generous salary scale
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Required from January 2018 until May 2018 (dependent on current post holder)
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2017
Job overview
King Edward’s School Witley has a strong tradition of Business Studies teaching, and the successful applicant will join an established department in a school where the subject is thriving.
She/he will have an honours degree in Business Studies or closely related discipline and a teaching qualification, such as a PGCE or recognised equivalent. She/he will be able to teach Business Studies at Sixth Form and to Oxbridge level.
The School is committed to high quality, inspiring teaching and would expect applicants to mirror this dedication as well as demonstrating enthusiasm and passion for the subject.
King Edward’s has a generous salary scale; accommodation may also be available.
For further details, please visit our school website: www.kesw.org/Vacancies or contact the HR Department at HR@kesw.org or telephone 01428 686358. Applications will be considered on receipt.
King Edward’s 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. Applications from under-represented groups are welcomed.
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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