Teacher of English
Abbeyfield School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XB13 days remaining to apply
Closing date
26 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS
Teacher of English job summary
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. In October 2025 Abbeyfield School became part of The Athelstan Trust, one of the leading educational trusts in the South West.
The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to make the appointment of a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our thriving and high performing team. As a member of the department, you will be well-supported by a team of dynamic teachers who are passionate about English.
The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to work within a highly experienced and motivated team who are fully committed to ensuring all staff and students fulfil their potential and continue to enjoy enviable success.
The English department outcomes have been consistently good for students for several years, with results rising. The team are experienced and driven by ensuring that students reach the best possible outcomes. A wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities are offered to support students’ learning and to enhance their love for all the subjects we offer from KS3 all the way through to KS5, where our numbers thrive. The department follows the AQA qualification at both GCSE and A Level for Language, Literature and EDUQAS for GCSE Media Studies.
ECTs are welcome to apply for this post and will benefit greatly from a supportive and enthusiastic team who are experienced in mentoring student teachers and ECTs. All our staff receive professional CPD opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive department which foregrounds a love of the subject and passion for effective, up-to-date pedagogy. As a flexible employer, part time applicants will be considered.
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
Please note - We reserve the right to interview and employ the right candidate before the closing date.
Please note - Due to safeguarding, we ONLY accept completed online applications, we do not accept CV’s.
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Abbeyfield School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- Up to 1069 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbeyfield School website
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