Teacher of Criminology and Social Sciences

Full Time or Part Time – Permanent

Start date: September 2023

Close date for applications: Tuesday 9 May 2023 at 9am

Interview date: tbc

MPS/UPS

ECTs welcome to apply

Number of students on roll: 900

Recruitment & Retention negotiable for the right candidate.

Please note – We reserve the right to interview and employ the right candidate before the closing date.

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.

The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to make the appointment of a talented and enthusiastic Criminology and Social Sciences teacher to join our thriving team. As a member of the team, you will be well-supported by a team of dynamic teachers who are passionate about Social Sciences. GCSE and A Level results across the subject areas are consistently some of the strongest in the school. At KS5 within the Social Sciences subject areas, we offer Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Business and Religious Studies.

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.

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

Additional information

For further information or for a look around please contact Jemma Virgin, Assistant Headteacher

For a full information pack, please see our website under ‘joining us’ or contact reception 

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment

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.