Abbey College, Ramsey

Thank you for expressing your interest in becoming part of our team.

At Abbey College, we believe in creating an extraordinary workplace for you to grow, whether that’s personally or in advancing your career.

Our aspirations are high, not only for our students but also for our staff. We recognise that a vibrant, happy and well-supported team will help us to provide the best school experience for young people in our community.

As a successful academy, you will have a real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our young people, at the same time as being able to progress quickly – helping you enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career full of opportunities.

We’re committed to your development and offer an extensive programme of CPD and development activities, featuring frameworks designed for Early Careers Teachers. We’re proud our support for teachers in their early years has achieved the Early Career Development Quality Mark.

At Abbey College, our mission is to provide a high-quality education and ensure the best possible opportunities for our students. We know that our children only get one chance at school.

This is why we prioritise the delivery of exceptional teaching, learning, and engagement at the core of our approach.

If you feel you are ready to be the next person who can make a real difference for our community’s young people, we would love to hear from you.

We would also be delighted to show you how we put these commitments into action, introduce you to our school and team, and answer any questions you might have.

Mr Andy Christoforou

Headteacher, Abbey College

About us

Our College is a vibrant school that serves students aged 11-18 in Ramsey. Our ‘Outstanding’ rated Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form rebranded and opened its doors last September.

With approximately 1045 students, including 110 dynamic sixth formers, our College is supported by a team of 64 teaching staff and an additional 59 support staff.

Ofsted 2023

In our recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023, we achieved an overall rating of ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ personal development and post-16 provision. The report commended our school for its calm and safe atmosphere, rich personal development curriculum, and expert teaching in our new Sixth Form for post-16 students.

Personal Development

“Students speak passionately about the varied and interesting careers guidance they receive. They are extremely well prepared for future study or work, and benefit from a rich and diverse personal development curriculum.”

Quality of Education

“[Pupils] are well prepared to realise their potential because they study a rich and varied, well-taught curriculum. Teachers have high expectations of what pupils should achieve”

Behaviour and attitudes

“Pupils benefit from an orderly, calm environment. Transitions between lessons and social time are made in a calm manner. These established routines ensure that pupils feel safe.”

Leadership and Management

“Governors fulfil their role and statutory duties with skill and dedication.” Sixth Form – “Students in the sixth form benefit significantly due to an ambitious curriculum and expert teaching.”

Work-life balance

We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we have implemented policies such as no expectations to reply to emails during lessons or over weekends.

Additionally, we provide you with increased department time, led by middle leaders to encourage collaborative planning and support.

Personalised CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

Our programme is tailored to your career stage and aspirations, offering both external and internal opportunities for growth and development.

Through shadowing opportunities and a range of training initiatives, we empower you to take control of your professional journey.

Well-being support

At our college, we prioritise your well-being to ensure you can thrive both personally and professionally.

We dedicate specific training days and well-being time, providing you with opportunities to recharge and prioritise your own mental and physical health.

Our comprehensive employee assistance programme ensures that support is readily available to you whenever you need it. With trained mental health first aiders on hand, you can feel confident that assistance is accessible.