Job summary
Job Role: Graduate Assistant & Resident Tutor - Drama
Fixed Term from September 2026 - July 2027
We are offering a placement for a graduate or equivalent, who may want to gain experience of working in a school environment. This role is an excellent opportunity to gain experience prior to a career in teaching or the theatre industry.
A key part of the role is to support the department's extracurricular endeavours, including running Drama and/or Musical Theatre clubs, assisting in raising the visibility of Dance across the school, contributing to school productions through direction, costume and props, and helping to plan and administer theatre trips. Alongside some teaching of lower school groups.
Due to the nature of resident tutor roles, as part of this position, accommodation will be provided, including board, and a competitive salary (dependent on age) in return for variable hours and days worked to support events and functions within the school calendar. More hours are likely to be required prior to an event but less at other times. Paid additional residential duties may also be available for the right candidate.
The Graduate Assistant will be working across the whole school, supporting Drama teaching and learning; leading individual sessions and small groups. Part of the role will include working alongside class teachers to design, develop and deliver exceptional Drama lessons. You will also contribute to the wide range of extracurricular Drama provision after school and in the evenings, and be available to give pastoral support to pupils.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.
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. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders policy. Shortlisted candidates will also be reviewed on social media/on-line platforms. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.
