Teacher of Design Technology (Food specialist preferred)
Abbeyfield School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XBThis job expired on 22 April 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
31 March 2025
Job details
Job role
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.
Additional documents
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
- School website
- Abbeyfield School website
- Email address
- adb@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk
- 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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