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.
Current Vacancies
Janitor
| Starting Salary: | Grade 1, £11.59 per hour (£22,366 per annum full-time equivalent salary) |
| Applications Close: | Friday 26th July 2024 |
We are seeking to appointment a Janitor to support our busy school site team full time. The successful applicant will assist the site team in day-to-day caretaking duties and compliance related tasks. The role may also involve overtime related to lettings, and callouts whilst on overnight standby. Please see the attached job description for further details.
You will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Site Manager, and the rest of the site team.
We require:
- A team player who is happy to support different colleagues as required.
- Someone who can demonstrate attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- A flexible approach to shift work.
- Someone keen to learn new skills, who can demonstrate initiative.
- Basic IT skills would be an advantage.
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge and undertake training in different areas of facilities management.
- The potential for career progression.
- Overtime paid at time-and-a-half.
- A generous pension scheme.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Jordan Wiseman, Senior Site Manager, and Anna Bendall, Business Manager.
Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Anna Bendall by the deadline.
You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.
Receptionist / Admin Assistant
| Starting Salary: | Grade 3, £11.79 per hour (£22,737 per annum full-time equivalent salary) |
| Applications Close: | Wednesday 18th July 2024 |
We are seeking to appointment a receptionist to support our busy school office between 8:30am and 4:30pm two days per week, with an hour’s lunch break each day. The successful applicant will staff the front desk, fielding calls and emails, and managing visitors whilst assisting the main admin team with basic administrative duties. The role will also involve basic first aid work, and an additional monthly allowance will be paid in recognition of this.
You will work under the direct supervision of the Headteacher’s PA as well as a small team of senior administrative officers.
We require:
- A team player who is happy to support different colleagues as required.
- Someone who can demonstrate attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Someone highly organised, who can prioritise tasks and manage a varying workload.
- Experience working in a school office environment would be an advantage.
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge.
- Opportunities for career progression and development across the Wessex Multi Academy Trust.
- A generous pension scheme.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA, by calling the school number.
Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA by the deadline.
You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview; Interviews will take place on Thursday, 18th July 2024.
Teacher of MFL
| Starting Salary: | MPS |
| Applications Close: | Monday 1st July 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/Spanish or both languages up to GCSE Level.
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 MFL (Maternity Cover, temporary 1-year contract)
| Starting Salary: | MPS/UPS |
| Applications Close: | Friday 28th June 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/Spanish or both languages up to GCSE Level.
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.
Catering Supervisor
| Starting Salary: | Grade 2, £11.79 per hour (£22,737 per annum full-time equivalent salary) |
| Applications Close: | Monday 15th July 2024 |
We are seeking to appointment a Catering Supervisor to support our busy school canteen between 7.00am and 3.00pm two days per week. The successful applicant will assist with preparation, cooking and serving of food. The role will also involve cleaning and tidying of the kitchen and serving area. Please see the attached job description for further details.
You will work under the direct supervision of the School Catering Manager and Kitchen Supervisor as well as a small team of assistant cooks.
We Require:
- A team player who is happy to support different colleagues as required.
- Someone who can demonstrate attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety procedures.
- Experience working in a school kitchen would be an advantage.
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge.
- The possibility of overtime if desired.
- A generous pension scheme.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Lou Thompson, Catering Manager, by calling the school number.
Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher's PA 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.
