General Teacher

General teacher to teach across subjects.  Main scale/UPS, full time.  To start as soon as possible. 

Do you have a real passion for working with young people and looking for a new challenge? 

Can you build positive relationships with children and young people and make a difference? 

Are you enthusiastic, resilient and have a flexible approach? 

Do you have the experience and passion to give the most vulnerable young people the best chance to succeed? 

We are seeking to appoint a general teacher to work in our unique school.  This position would also suit primary trained.  The ability to teach a combination of maths and science is desirable but not essential.  There is an opportunity to teach to GCSE level in either or both subjects.  You will be part of a passionate and dedicated team making a real difference to children and young people’s lives. We are looking for someone who possesses a variety of special skills which can be used when working with young people.   

Abbey View School is an alternative provision free school, catering for up to 40 pupils (age 11 to 16) who are at risk of exclusion from main stream education. Abbey View School provides its students with a chance to reflect and reform within a happy, safe and supportive environment, which promotes sound emotional well-being and safe lifestyles. 

Please complete the online application from parts 1 and 2 by no later than Monday 7th October 2024.  Part 2 can be found on supporting documents. Interview date to be confirmed. 

Abbey View is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people ​and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.    We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.   All successful candidates will be subject to ​satisfactory Enhanced DBS certification and other relevant pre-employment checks.  

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