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Teacher of Business
We are are seeking a motivated Business Teacher to join us at an exciting time of growth for the school.
Please see Job Description for full details of this role.
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Part-time (0.8)
Start Date: September 2026
Closing date: 16th April 2026. We reserve the right to close this for applications at any point.
Interview date: w/c 20th April 2026
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment, where you can tour the school, talk to pupils and staff about life at Abbey Park School.
Abbey Park School
Abbey Park School is a successful and popular school providing education for 1200 pupils in the north of Swindon. Having been judged as ‘Good’ in all categories in January 2023 the school continues to build on a culture of high expectation and success for all pupils.
At the centre of everything we do is ‘Abbey Park Proud’, to ensure that students learn, achieve and turn their ‘Potential into Performance.’ Successful candidates will be forward thinking and capable of inspiring pupils through their passion for learning.
We encourage all staff to be committed to their professional development, supported through our programme of professional learning that supports everyone to develop their practice and leadership skills.
Our facilities are excellent and we learn in a clean, modern and stimulating environment. Our sports facilities are second to none in the area, we have extensive ICT provision and our buildings and grounds are maintained to a high level. This safe and stimulating environment enables young people to enjoy their school experience and make the most of their unique talents.
Located near the natural beauty of the Wiltshire Downs and the Cotswolds, we are also within easy reach of the university towns of Bath, Bristol and Oxford and just under an hour by train from London. Our ideal location means that our students benefit from a wide range of curriculum-enhancing opportunities.
The Park Academies Trust
The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, The Deanery CE Academy, Kingfisher CE Academy and Bridlewood Primary School; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.
We offer:
1. A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success
2. A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential
3. Competitive salary
4. A variety of career progression opportunities within the Trust, including our own bespoke leadership programme
5. Support from dedicated and experienced colleagues across the Trust
6. Staff benefits package, including salary sacrifice affordable technology, cycle to work scheme, shopping and holiday discounts
7. Staff wellbeing: access to On Line Doctor, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme
8. Attractive pension scheme
Safeguarding Statement
The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require satisfactory references.
Safeguarding Statement
The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.