Job description
The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to make the appointment of a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Science, on a full-time maternity cover contract. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team who are fully committed to ensuring all staff and students fulfil their potential and continue to enjoy enviable success.
The successful candidate will join an experienced, motivated and collaborative department that is committed to enabling every student to fulfil their potential. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of teaching KS5 in at least one Science specialism. Please note that teaching at A Level will be an essential component of this role.
The Science faculty has a strong record of achievement at all key stages, with results consistently improving in recent years. Students benefit from a rich curriculum and a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including junior STEM clubs, fieldwork, university outreach and our sixth form Rocket Club. At KS4, students follow the AQA GCSE Science pathway (Combined and Separate Sciences), and at KS5 we offer AQA A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics and Cambridge Advance National in Applied Science.
Benefits
MPS/UPS
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About this school
Abbeyfield School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- Academy trust
- THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
Ofsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XB
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- Salary
- MPS/UPS
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 7 September 2026
- Closing date
- 1 October 2026
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