Teacher of Chemistry (0.6 to 1.0 FTE) at Abingdon School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/AS/47886

Location

Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

Abingdon has its own 12-point salary scale, above the national scale. In 2025/6 the default teaching salary range will be £34,130 to £62,643 based on 1.0 FTE.

Closing Date

Midday, Wed 17th Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

23 June 2026

Interview Date(s) 23 June 2026

About this Role

for September 2026

The Head is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Chemistry teacher to join our hugely successful department. This opportunity is suitable for either a well qualified newcomer to the profession or someone simply seeking wider experience. This is a permanent position to start in September 2026. There may be some flexibility to consider a January 2027 start date.

Contributions to extra-curricular activities are expected from all members of the Common Room and most assume a pastoral role within the school in addition to their teaching duties. The School offers several attractive benefits. Accommodation may be available, usually for those undertaking boarding duties.

We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Closing date: Wednesday 17 June 2026 (midday)

Interview date: Tuesday 23 June 2026

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Contact Details

  HR Recruitment Team
  01235 849136
  recruitment@abingdon.org.uk

Abingdon School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Do you have one or more children within the Abingdon Foundation or who have been offered a place for next academic year? If you have answered yes to this question, please provide details.
What is your motivation for applying for this role?
Please tell us about any previous experience relevant to this role.
What contribution (in addition to your teaching specialism) could you make to the School’s Other Half programme?
What other subjects, and to what level, would you be able to offer?
Do you apply for part time (0.6 FTE or above) or full time (1 FTE) ?