Teacher of Design Technology
Abbeyfield School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XB7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
5 February 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
22 January 2025
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to expansion and growth in student numbers, 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.
The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to make the appointment of a talented and enthusiastic Design and Technology teacher to join our thriving Design Department. As a member of the team, you will be well-supported by a team of dynamic teachers who are passionate about Design. The successful applicant will look forward to a high level of support and professional development in a friendly atmosphere, encouraging all staff to fulfil their potential.
The post will offer the successful candidate the potential to teach Digital Design, Resistant Materials and Food Technology, across the age range from 11 to 18 dependent on the individual’s skills and experience. The person appointed should show commitment towards the on-going development of Schemes of Work and teaching/learning approaches across the DT curriculum.
Within the Design and Technology Department, we currently offer GCSE Design Technology and L1 and 2 Hospitality and catering BTEC and a KS5 Life skills programme.
The successful candidate should ideally possess experience of teaching GCSE Design Technology, Food and Nutrition GCSE or Hospitality and Catering BTEC. If successful, the candidate should be happy to contribute to some KS4 Teaching. An ability to teach their specialism to KS5, is desirable as we grow our uptake.
What the school offers its staff
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 local schools as well as the opportunities provided by the National College and NPQ qualifications.
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
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
Should you have a specific question regarding the post, please email
Nina Ritzaki, Head of Creative Arts ncr@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk
Please note – We reserve the right to interview and employ the right candidate before the closing date.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to adb@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Abbeyfield School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 879 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
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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