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 with subsidised membership for staff.
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
Cover Supervisor
| Contracted Hours: | 31.50 hours per week – term time only, plus two inset days |
| Starting Salary: | Grade 7, Point 8 (£11.81 per hour) with scope for progression subject to assessment £16,423 per annum pro rate for part-time hours (£22,777 per annum full-time equivalent) |
| Applications Close: | Wednesday 8th November 2023 |
We are seeking to appointment two cover supervisors who will be responsible for supervising lessons during the short-term absence of the normal class teacher. You will be required to cover any subject but work will be set in advance. Previous experience of working in the classroom would be an advantage but training and support will be provided. The post may be of interest for those wishing to gain experience prior to a career in teaching.
We require someone with:
- A genuine interest in young people and their learning
- The ability to communicate clearly and confidently
- Flexibility and a sense of humour
- Qualifications at least to Level 2 or the equivalent
- The ability to cover physical education lessons would be an advantage
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Mrs Linda Morrison, Assistant Headteacher, 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.
Teacher of English and Drama
| Contracted Hours: | Full Time |
| Starting Salary: | Teacher's Main Pay Scale |
| Applications Close: | Monday 2nd October 2023 |
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 and Drama Departments. You will be committed to outstanding standards in teaching and learning and have a passion for working with young people. This is initially a one-year fixed term contract, with possible opportunity to extend to a permanent position.
You will have excellent subject knowledge, with the ability to teach English Language and English Literature up to KS4 and English Language or Literature up to KS5. The ability to teach Media Studies, Film Studies, Classical Studies, or History of Art at KS5 would also be considered.
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 English department is a vibrant and dynamic team offering a wide range of courses, providing all learners with an exciting range of experiences.
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) by the deadline.
You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.
Teacher of Theology & Ethics
| Contracted Hours: | Full Time |
| Starting Salary: | Teacher's Main Pay Scale |
| Applications Close: | Friday 13th October 2023 |
We require an outstanding teacher of Theology and Ethics for January 2024. You will be responsible for planning and delivering high quality lessons and achieving excellent results for your students, instilling in them a love for the subject and a desire to learn. A willingness to teach throughout Years 9 to 11 is vital. The ability to teach Ethics at A Level or to offer a second subject would be an advantage, but not essential.
The successful candidate will be a committed team player with a good sense of humour, and the drive and energy to thrive in this outstanding school.
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.
Teacher of ICT & Computer Science
| Contracted Hours: | Full Time |
| Starting Salary: | Teacher's Main Pay Scale |
| Applications Close: | Saturday 7th October 2023 |
We require a well-qualified and highly motivated teacher to join the ICT 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 ICT and Computer Science at KS3, Cambridge Nationals Creative iMedia and GCSE Computer Science at KS4 and it would be an advantage, but not essential, to be able to teach some Computer Science at KS5.
The ICT department offers excellent facilities with well-equipped and specialist working environments. These include 5 fully equipped air-conditioned ICT suites and a specialised animation and sound recording studio.`
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.
