Summary

Name
Abbotswood Junior School
Address
Ringwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8EB
School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary
Age range
7 to 11
Size
603 pupils enrolled
Email address
admin.office@abbsch.co.uk
Website address
http://www.abbotswood.hants.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

About Abbotswood Junior School

Would you like to work in a school where ‘morale is high and teamwork strong. Staff enjoy working in such a supportive team’? (Ofsted). If so, then Abbotswood is the school for you.

We are looking for a teacher to work across the school in a very supportive environment.

Abbotswood Junior School, the largest junior school in Hampshire with over 640 children (5/6 form entry), is looking for a KS2 Teacher from September 2025. Abbotswood is ideally situated on the edge of the beautiful New Forest and within close proximity of the bustling city of Southampton.

We are a ‘happy school with so much on offer and pupils love school life’ (Ofsted). With large fields, open spaces and a purpose-built sports hall, we have a pleasant environment in which to work and we also have a very cute school dog - Tommy!

Leaders also recognise the hard work of its staff and everyone receives a ‘Thank You’ day to be taken at any time during the school year!

The position is suitable for either an ECT or experienced teacher.

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed.

Please feel free to contact Glenn Moore (Headteacher) on 07712 305180 or glenn.moore@abbsch.co.uk for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. Application packs can also be requested from this email address.

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.

Location and map

Ringwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8EB

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