Teacher of English - Full or Part Time Considered - Permanent
Abbeyfield School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XBThis job expired on 25 April 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
25 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, Key stage 5
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 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 and Media.
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. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates that have experience or interest in teaching Media Studies (at GCSE and/or KS5).
What the school offers its staff
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.
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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