Vacancies
The Thomas Hardye School is a 13-18 mixed comprehensive school with 2300 on roll including 800 in the Sixth Form. It is a part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust. We can offer excellent working conditions, a supportive environment and plenty of opportunity for further development at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery and a new sports complex.
The Thomas Hardye School is part of the Wessex MAT group of schools, committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Current Vacancies
Teacher of Design (Food)
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Monday 17th March 2025 |
We require a well-qualified and highly motivated teacher to join the Design Department. You will be committed to outstanding standards in teaching and learning and have a passion for working with young people. You will have excellent subject knowledge, with the ability to teach food preparation and nutrition up to a minimum of key stage 4. The ability to teach health and social care and/or an alternative design and technology subject would be an advantage. The post is full-time.
The Design Department offers a range of courses at GCSE and KS 5 in specialised and well-resourced accommodation. It is a vibrant and dynamic team providing all learners with an exciting range of experiences.
We can offer excellent working conditions, and a supportive environment at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery and a sports complex with subsidised membership for staff.
Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA (apullen@thomas-hardye.net) by the deadline.
You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.
Teacher of Design (Food) - Maternity Cover One Year
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Midday Monday 17th March 2025 |
We require a well-qualified and highly motivated teacher to join the Design Department. You will be committed to outstanding standards in teaching and learning and have a passion for working with young people. You will have excellent subject knowledge, with the ability to teach food preparation and nutrition up to a minimum of key stage 4. The ability to teach health and social care and/or an alternative design and technology subject would be an advantage. The post is full-time.
The Design Department offers a range of courses at GCSE and KS5 in specialised and well-resourced accommodation. It is a vibrant and dynamic team providing all learners with an exciting range of experiences.
We can offer excellent working conditions, and a supportive environment at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery and a sports complex with subsidised membership for staff.
Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA (apullen@thomas-hardye.net) by the deadline.
You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.
Teacher of English
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Midday Monday 28th March 2025 |
The Thomas Hardye School is a highly successful, comprehensive 13-18 school with a large sixth form and an excellent academic record in KS4 and KS5.
We require a well-qualified and highly motivated teacher to join our English Department. You will be committed to outstanding standards in teaching and learning and have a passion for working with young people.
You will have excellent subject knowledge, with the ability to teach English Language and English Literature up to KS4. The ability to teach either Drama at GCSE, or Media Studies, Film Studies, or Theatre Studies at KS5 would also be an advantage.
The English department is a vibrant and dynamic team offering a wide range of courses, providing all learners with an exciting range of experiences. At GCSE, students follow the AQA specification for English Language and Literature and there is a healthy take up of subjects offered in the Sixth Form. Students follow the OCR specification for A Level Film Studies and EDUQAS for A Level Media Studies.
Students study drama from KS3 to KS5 and there is a secure uptake at all levels. Students currently follow the EDUQAS specification at GCSE. At KS5 there are two options for students: AQA A Level in Theatre Studies and the OCR Cambridge Technical in Performing Arts. Both include pathways to university and further training.
The performing arts department run a vast range of co-curricular opportunities and workshops, investing time, energy and expertise in the students at all ages. Colleagues contribute to three major productions each year and regularly take students to the theatre locally and further afield. We are hoping for someone who is eager to take an active part in the delivery of these opportunities.
Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA (apullen@thomas-hardye.net) by the deadline.
You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.
Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.