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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    22 April 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    31 March 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)

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 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.

What the school offers its staff

The post will offer the successful candidate the potential to teach Design Technology across the age range from 11 to 18. They will be expected to teach all specialisms of DT including Food Technology. They should have a lively, enthusiastic approach to the subject and enjoy working as part of a close team. They 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 offer GCSE Design Technology and L1 and 2 BTEC Hospitality and Catering 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 but training will be provided. If successful, the candidate should be happy to contribute to some KS3 Teaching. An ability to teach their specialism to KS5, is desirable as we grow our uptake.

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.

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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Additional documents

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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
Phone number
01249 464500

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.
As of 1st July 2025, we will become an Academy, as part of the Athelstan Trust.

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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