Teacher of Sports (Cricket Specialism)
King Edward's Witley
Surrey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- In excess of Fringe
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2021 or sooner if possible
- Apply by:
- 28 May 2020
Job overview
It is an exciting time to be joining King Edward’s School, Witley, particularly in respect of overseeing cricket. We have recently invested heavily in a new bank of 6 cricket nets and have begun a full-year programme of cricket with the aim of improving the standards of performance at all levels.
In addition, the School offers over twenty sports, including football, hockey, basketball, netball, swimming, cricket and rounders. Core PE is taught from Year 7 (first form) to Year 11 (fifth form) with pupils enjoying four hours of curriculum PE per week through the Games and Core PE programme, reinforced by additional coaching and training sessions delivered through co-curricular Activities. Academic PE includes the CIE iGCSE in PE and, at Sixth Form, the IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science Diploma course at both Higher and Standard Level.
As part of the KESW community, we expect our teachers to contribute to our collaborative and collegiate Common Room, to share in developing the policies, strategies and systems that underpin our daily practice, as well as supporting their Head of Department to ensure that our pupils achieve excellent results. We celebrate success and model a culture of aspiration, intellectual curiosity and appreciation for the different skills and knowledge that all contribute to the education of rounded, happy pupils who will leave KESW equipped to seize opportunities, relish challenge and build for themselves happy and fulfilling lives.
As well as a diverse and interesting body of pupils to motivate and inspire, we can offer job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment, a competitive salary, Teacher’s pension scheme, the potential for on-site accommodation at significantly reduced rental, 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.
King Edward's School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 400 pupils, around 60% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.
To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details, visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on HR@KESW.ORG or telephone 01428 686358.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday, 29th May 2020.
Interviews will be likely to take place remotely.
Applications will be considered on receipt and early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and offer the position.
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.
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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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