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This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Abbeyfield School for further information.

This is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our Good Ofsted rating (November 2022 highlighted that Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and governors are supportive of staffs workload and wellbeing. As a result both the leaders and students are looking for highcalibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all. As of 1^st July 2025 we will become an Academy as part of the Athelstan Trust.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the advertised closing date.

The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to make the appointment of a talented and enthusiastic full or part time SENCo.

The successful applicant will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

They will have the exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic Learning Support team who are fully committed to ensuring all staff and students fulfil their potential and continue to enjoy success. They will have additional administration support as well as the support of a highly experienced Assistant SENCo.

We have spent a lot of time and effort over the past few years developing our curriculum and pedagogical approaches to ensure that all individuals are given the support they require to achieve success. You will be a leader looking to inspire and grow the excellent standards of teaching and learning offered throughout the school.

Abbeyfield is a community school which occupies purposebuilt premises. It is situated in a beautiful location within commuting distance of Bath Bristol and Swindon. The school has had three successful Ofsted inspections and we are proud to offer:

• Excellent students who will work with you to achieve the highest standards
• Strong support and high quality professional development
• A range of excellent teaching facilities in dedicated classrooms
• A strong leadership team and middlemanagement support

Find out more and apply:

For a full information pack please see our websitewww.abbeyfield.wilts.sch/ under vacancies or if you have any specific questions regarding the post please contact Mr Norgrove (Headteacher) at

Applications should be emailed to

Please note due to safeguarding we ONLY accept completed application forms.

We welcome applications from Primary and Secondary specialists.

Start date: 1^st September 2025

Close date for applications:Monday 28^th April 2025 at 9am

Interview date: TBC

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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