The Thomas Hardye School
"Knowledge and Truth"

Staff 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.

Front entrance to the Thomas Hardye School

Current Vacancies


Teacher of Spanish

Starting Salary:MPS
Applications Close:Monday 22nd April 2024

We can offer you an opportunity to work in the Modern Foreign Languages Department at one of the top performing comprehensive schools in the country. We require a well-motivated teacher who is committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning. You will be able to teach Spanish up to GCSE Level. The ability to teach French would be an advantage.

The Modern Foreign Languages Department is a vibrant and dynamic team and offers courses in French and Spanish at GCSE and A Level.

Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Suzanne Dovell by the deadline.

You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.

Teacher of French

Starting Salary:MPS
Applications Close:Monday 22nd April 2024

We can offer you an opportunity to work in the Modern Foreign Languages Department at one of the top performing comprehensive schools in the country. We require a well-motivated teacher who is committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning. You will be able to teach French up to GCSE Level. The ability to teach Spanish would also be an advantage.

The Modern Foreign Languages Department is a vibrant and dynamic team and offers courses in French and Spanish at GCSE and A Level.

Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Suzanne Dovell by the deadline.

You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.

Teacher of Design (Food)

Starting Salary:MPS/UPS
Applications Close:Monday 22nd April 2024

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 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.

Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Suzanne Dovell 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.