King Edward’s School are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who enjoys working with young people to join our ambitious and exciting Art Department. This post is suitable for candidates with relevant subject knowledge who are well organised, practical, creative and possess an interest in working in a school environment. Duties are based in the Art Department and include supporting students to develop their work, preparing practical lessons, ordering equipment and materials, carrying out administrative tasks and the general maintenance of the suite of Art rooms.
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 Bursar – Operations (Mrs Jenny Butterworth) by email to: kesrecruitment@keschools.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is Monday 16 March 2026 at 8am, however, applications will be received 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 Monday 23 March 2026.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact the Head of Art, Nick Bassett via email: N.Bassett@keschools.org.uk
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. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy is available on the website www.kes.org.uk.
