The Abbey School

About Us

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in joining our highly motivated, innovative team of around 27 teachers and 43 associate staff from all walks of life. We are a highly collaborative, mutually supportive and dedicated staff team.

Working together to understand the unique, complex learning and additional needs of our 170 students, sharing expertise and embedding best practice are all hard-wired into our weekly schedule with daily briefings as well as regular meetings. There is plenty of support for continuing professional development for those who want to progress their careers and for those who want to become even better at what they do.

Expectations for student outcomes are high, but helping them overcome barriers to learning is an equally important part of our role. About 40% of our students have autism or other social communication difficulties, a quarter have speech and language needs and others have physical challenges or complex health care needs. Practitioners at The Abbey gain a significant proportion of their job satisfaction from the little ‘wins’ every week.

Structure and routine are vital, but the curriculum is an ambitious combination of academic and life-skills learning to prepare our students for future education and training, more independent living and better employment prospects so no two days are the same. We embrace the challenges, seeking solutions and improvements and are not afraid to try new things. We share the ‘laughs’ and celebrate the achievements.

We very much look forward to receiving your application and perhaps having the opportunity to meet you beforehand, introduce you to our fantastic students and staff and show you our amazing school.

In the meantime, if you have any queries not covered here or on our website, please contact the school office on 01252 725059 or email enquiries@abbey.wmat.org.uk and one of the team will get back to you. We welcome visits prior to application, so please do contact us if you would like to see the school in action and meet some of our students and staff. We would also encourage you to have a look at the school website www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk if you would like to find out a bit more (the Year 11 leavers’ films in the news area give you a fantastic insight into the Abbey School journey for our students).

The Abbey School is part of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT). Please view the information below from the CEO of the WMAT, Mr John Winter:

We are delighted that you may be considering joining Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT). Whether you are an experienced educator, a talented professional committed to supporting schools or just starting out in your career, we’re really excited about the possibility of welcoming you into our growing family of schools.

Founded in 2017 by a group of visionary Headteachers, our Trust was created with a shared goal of being 'stronger together, transforming lives'. Click here to see the list of our current colleges and schools : Our Colleges & Schools - Weydon Multi Academy Trust

At WMAT, we’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of our students. The impact we have together is something to be proud of, and our students’ achievements are a testament to the dedication and hard work of our staff. While each school retains its unique identity and local context, we believe deeply in the power of collaboration. When you join one of our schools, you will have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues across the Trust, sharing best practices and supporting one another’s growth. This collaborative approach isn’t just about supporting students—it’s about supporting each other to become the best educators we can be.

Our vision is bold: we want WMAT to be exceptional, not just for the students we serve, but for the talented staff who make that success possible. Our schools are thriving—many are oversubscribed, and all are growing—an endorsement of the impact we’re having together.

Thank you for considering a role with us. Every day, I am inspired by the amazing people I work alongside at WMAT, and I would love for you to be part of this positive, forward-thinking organisation. If you are ready to make a difference, develop your career, and work with passionate, dedicated professionals, I encourage you to apply.

I look forward to meeting you and working together to shape the future of education.

John Winter

CEO WMAT

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