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Teacher of Psychology

Teacher of Psychology

Abbeyfield School

Wiltshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 April 2019

Job overview

This is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School: under the outstanding and dynamic Leadership Team, the school is moving from strength to strength. Our Ofsted in March 2017 described us as a ‘flourishing’ school with outstanding leadership and management and pupil behaviour. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high calibre teachers who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all.

The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to make the appointment of a full time Teacher of Psychology to further develop an already strong subject within the school. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic Humanities team who are fully committed to ensuring all staff and students fulfil their potential and continue to enjoy enviable success. Psychology attracts consistent numbers at A Level and the successful candidate would be the main Psychology Teacher therefore offering a great chance to further develop leadership skills. The ability to teach another Humanities subject at KS4 or KS5 would be desirable and there would also be the expectation of teaching KS3 Humanities. 

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 March 2017 and we pledge to offer the following:

  • A high performing and growing school – operating well above the national average in English and Maths.
  • Excellent leadership which believes in rapid and sustainable leadership.
  • A thriving sixth form where pupils make better progress than their peers across the country.
  • Outstanding behaviour.
  • Friendly and welcoming pupils who thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding.

For a full information pack, please see our website www.abbeyfieldschool.co.uk or telephone 01249 464500. Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk 

Close date: 12:30pm, Tuesday 23 April 2019.

Interview date: Wednesday 1 May 2019.

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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About Abbeyfield School

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Abbeyfield School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in Chippenham, Wiltshire. The school has approximately 834 students at the school between the ages of 11-18. 

Abbeyfield School was established in 2001 and received Business and Enterprise Specialist School status in 2005. It is a member of the Thrive Hubs establishment, along with 11 other secondary schools in Wiltshire, who work at supporting the wellbeing and mental health of pupils in the area. 

Headteacher: Mr Norgrove

Values and vision 

Abbeyfield School wants students to achieve their potential in a welcoming and inspiring learning environment. It follows four core values: innovation, determination, integrity and drive. The well-being of pupils is essential to the school and it is committed to ensuring that all students thrive as self-assured and confident young adults. Abbeyfield School offers a range of extra-curricular activities for pupils to get involved in, ranging from sports to music lessons, enabling them to pursue their hobbies and interests and nurture talents.    

Ofsted 

“Teachers generally adapt tasks well to match students’ capabilities. For example, in an outstanding Year 11 history lesson on developing a radio broadcast about the Coventry Blitz, lower-attaining students in a mixed-ability class were able to play a full part in a challenging activity because materials had been tailored to suit their needs. Through such effective teaching, students known to be eligible for the pupil premium, disabled students and those with special educational needs are closing the gap in progress with other groups”.   

View Abbeyfield School’s latest Ofsted report 

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