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Teacher of Business Studies

Abbeyfield School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XB

This job expired on 19 April 2023

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  19 April 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Business studies
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • 1FTE - Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to make the appointment of a talented and enthusiastic Business Studies teacher to join our thriving Business and Computing Department. As a member of the team, you will be well-supported by a team of dynamic teachers who are passionate about Business studies. GCSE and A Level results across the department are consistently good. Within the Business and Computing department, we offer GCSE Business Studies, L3 BTEC Business and A Level Business and Economics as well as Computing courses at KS4 & 5. Experience of teaching Economics would also be desirable.

The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to work within a highly motivated team who are fully committed to developing staff to fulfil their potential.

ECTs are welcome to apply for these posts and will benefit greatly from a supportive and enthusiastic team.

All our staff receive professional CPD opportunities much of which draws on our links with Challenge Partner as well as the opportunities provided by the National College and NPQ qualifications.

What the school offers its staff

Additional information

Abbeyfield is a community school which occupies purpose-built premises. It is situated in a beautiful location, within commuting distance of Bath, Bristol and Swindon. The school was inspected in November 2022 and we pledge to offer the following:

• Excellent students who will work with you to achieve the highest standards
• A high-performing and growing school
• Excellent leadership, which believes in rapid and sustainable leadership
• A thriving sixth form where pupils make strong progress
• Outstanding behaviour
• Friendly and welcoming pupils who thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding

Additional information

For a full information pack, please see our website https://abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk/

under ‘joining us’ or contact reception on 01249 464500

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Please note due to safeguarding we only accept completed application forms.

Abbeyfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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About Abbeyfield School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 895 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Abbeyfield School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: adb@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01249 464500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abbeyfield-school-chippenham (opens in new tab)

This is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (November 2022) highlighted that ‘Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and governors are supportive of staff’s workload and well-being'. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high-calibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all.

Please note – We reserve the right to interview and employ the right candidate before the closing date.

Arranging a visit to Abbeyfield School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adb@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk.

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