Vacancies
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Haberdasher’s Abraham Darby is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All teachers and support staff are accountable for the way in which they exercise authority, manage risk, use resources and protect pupils from discrimination and avoidable harm. All staff, whether paid or voluntary, have a duty to keep young people safe and to protect them from physical harm. When an individual accepts a role that involves working with children and young people they need to understand and acknowledge that the responsibilities and trust are inherent in that role.
All posts working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check (including a check of the Children’s Barred List) and through pre-employment safer recruitment checks. On-line checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete and submit a criminal self-disclosure form prior to interview. All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role. ID checks (including photographic) will be carried out at the interview stage. References will be taken up prior to interview. Any offer of employment is conditional upon certain conditions which will be outlined in the offer letter. All new staff are expected to undertake mandatory training: safeguarding, online safety and prevent prior to their employment start date.
For existing staff, the DBS will be renewed every 5 years, and all staff are expected to sign an annual Safeguarding Declaration Form. We hold regular statutory Child Protection/Safeguarding training which all staff are required to attend (this may be outside of normal working hours).
We have a child protection and safeguarding policy in place which can be found by clicking here
Positive Mental Health – Whole School Approach
Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby aims to promote a whole-school positive approach to mental health and well-being for every member of staff and student; it is a fundamental to our values, mission and culture. We are a school that helps children flourish, learn and succeed by providing opportunities for them, and the adults around them, to develop the strengths and coping skills that underpin resilience. The Academy’s Mental Health and Well-being policy is available via the website.
We have an excellent opportunity for an inspirational, enthusiastic, and committed teacher of Science to join us from September 2026. The aptitude to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and to consistently teach stimulating and innovative lessons is essential. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated who wants to make a difference to the education of our students and who has the drive and enthusiasm to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience for our students, whilst also ensuring a supportive and encouraging environment. Applications are welcome from scientists of all disciplines. An interest and desire in teaching A level would be most welcome.
The successful candidate will join a highly committed and very strong department that is supported by two full-time technicians. We welcome applications from forward-looking colleagues who relish sharing their skills and ideas, and who want the chance to make their mark in helping take the department and the Academy to the next level.
How to apply:
A candidate information pack containing full details of the post and department together with the application form are available by clicking on the relevant links below:
Candidate Information Pack 2026 -Teacher of Science
Application Form 2026 – Teacher of Science
Closing Date is Wednesday 6th May 2026.
Completed applications should be emailed to the HR Manager, Mrs D J Tudor: deborah.tudor@taw.org.uk
If you wish to contact us for an informal discussion, would like to know more about the post offered or wish to have a look around, please arrange this by contacting Mrs Kate Breen (Head of Science) – kate.breen@taw.org.uk
We have an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Teacher of Drama to join us from September 2026. If you are passionate that pupils in every school should access a rich curriculum, meaningful enrichment and opportunities to think beyond the curriculum – then this role is for you.
Drama is taught across the age range 11-18. There is some flexibility to the age groups that the successful candidate could teach – if preferred, the appointed person could just teach KS3 Drama or if they are more experienced/would like a challenge they could teach A level Drama. There are a lot of options that could suit the successful candidate and us! Please feel free to let us know your preferred option in your supporting statement.
You will be a highly successful and experienced teacher in his/her subject specialism, who is able to enthuse, motivate and inspire children, generating a love for learning. Good teamwork, high standards and a capacity for hard work will be at the core of his/her success.
The successful candidate will join a highly committed and very strong department that is supported by a performing arts administrator and technician. We welcome applications from forward-looking colleagues who relish sharing their skills and ideas, and who want the chance to make their mark in helping take the department and the Academy to the next level.
How to apply:
A candidate information pack containing full details of the post and department together with the application form are available by clicking on the relevant links below:
Candidate Information Pack 2026 -Teacher of Drama
Application Form 2026 – Drama teacher
Closing Date is Wednesday 29th April 2026.
Completed applications should be emailed to the HR Manager, Mrs D J Tudor: deborah.tudor@taw.org.uk
If you wish to contact us for an informal discussion, would like to know more about the post offered or wish to have a look around, please arrange this by contacting Ashlea Traylor (Head of Drama) – ashlea.traylor@taw.org.uk
