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
Cover Supervisor - XS10.7a
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Contracted Hours: |
31.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days. Term-time only, plus 3 inset days. |
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Contract Length: |
Permanent |
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Salary |
Grade 7, £19,039 with possible increments to £21,248. Full time equivalent salary is up to £29,540. |
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Closing Date: |
Friday 10th July 2026 |
| Interview Date: |
W/C 29th June 2026 |
We are seeking to appoint a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to supervise and support students during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will be skilled at managing behaviour and engaging and motivating students to remain on task and complete work to the best of their ability.
We require someone:
- Enthusiastic and committed to the learning needs of all young people.
- Good at building relationships with young people and other adults.
- Qualified at least to level 2 (grade C/4 or above at GCSE) in English and Maths.
- Able to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.
- With experience in managing whole classes or large groups of students in a school.
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge, working as part of a Multi Academy Trust, with internal opportunities for career progression.
- A generous pension scheme, employee benefits scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
- Time off throughout school holidays.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Richard Nicholls, Assistant Headteacher, by calling the school number.
Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Miss Lauren Pointer (Headteacher’s PA) by the deadline.
Examinations Manager
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Contracted Hours: |
37 hours per week, term time, plus inset days, plus two weeks in the summer |
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Contract Length: |
Permanent |
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Salary |
Grade 7. £24,256 with possible increments to £27,076. Full time equivalent salary up to £29,540. Salary may be negotiable for a candidate with successful experience in a similar role. |
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Closing Date: |
Tuesday 14th July |
| Interview Date: |
Thursday 16th July |
| Preferred Start Date: | 1st September 2026 |
The Thomas Hardye School is seeking to appoint a highly organised Examinations Manager to take the lead in managing examinations at both Key Stages 4 and 5 within a busy secondary school environment. The successful applicant will problem solve, follow all school policies and procedures, and manage a small team without direct supervision.
You will liaise with other support services in school, as well as teachers and senior leaders to ensure the provision of a compliant and robust examination process. You will have excellent ICT skills, and be a highly competent and effective communicator.
The postholder will supervise and line manage other examination officers, as well as a large team of casual exam invigilators.
We require someone with:
- experience of working in a school in line with examination processes.
- attention to detail and a proven track record of accurate data entry.
- working knowledge of examination administrative requirements of external bodies.
- good understanding of data protection requirements.
- a dedication to, and thorough understanding of the processes involved in safeguarding children and young people.
- a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment, with supervision and training.
- The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge through continuous professional development.
- A generous pension scheme, employee benefits scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Linda Morrison, Deputy Head Teacher, by calling the school number.
Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Miss Lauren Pointer (Headteacher’s PA) by the deadline.
Teaching Assistant
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Contracted Hours: |
31.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days. Term-time only, plus 3 inset days. |
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Contract Length: |
Permanent |
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Salary |
Grade 5, £18,158 with possible increments to £18,693. Full time equivalent salary is up to £25,989. |
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Closing Date: |
Tuesday 14th July |
| Interview Date: |
Friday 17th July |
| Preferred Start Date | 1st September |
We are seeking to appoint an innovative Teaching Assistant to support students in school. You will be skilled at engaging and motivating students who find learning and communicating a challenge, in the classroom as well as during intervention groups.
We require someone:
- Enthusiastic and committed to the learning needs of all young people.
- Good at building relationships with young people and other adults.
- Qualified at least to level 2 (grade C/4 or above at GCSE) in English and Maths.
- Able to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.
- Adaptable, flexible, proactive and relentlessly optimistic.
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge, working as part of a Multi Academy Trust, with internal opportunities for career progression.
- A generous pension scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Claire Noble, Assistant Headteacher, by calling the school number.
Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Miss Lauren Pointer (Headteacher’s PA) by the deadline.
Administrative Officer
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Contracted Hours: |
35 hours per week – term time only, plus inset days |
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Contract Length: |
Permanent |
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Salary |
Grade 4, £20,493 with possible increments to £21,095. Full time equivalent salary is up to £25,583. |
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Closing Date: |
Tuesday 14th July |
| Interview Date: |
Monday 20th July |
We are seeking to appointment an Administrative Officer to support various departments and areas within school. The successful applicant will be based mainly within the front office but may be called on to provide administrative support to other curriculum areas and staff as required. Responsibilities will include data entry, communication with parents, colleagues and students, and collating information.
You will work under the direct supervision of the Headteacher’s PA in a small team of administrative officers who will support you in the role.
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 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 employee benefits scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Lauren Pointer, Headteacher’s PA, by calling the school number.
Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Miss Lauren Pointer (Headteacher’s PA) by the deadline.
Receptionist
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Contracted Hours: |
35 hours per week – term time only |
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Contract Length: |
Permanent |
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Salary |
Grade 2, £19,254. Full time equivalent salary is up to £24,796. |
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Closing Date: |
Tuesday 14th July |
| Interview Date: |
Monday 20th July |
We are seeking to appointment an Administrative Officer to support various departments and areas within school. The successful applicant will be based mainly within the front office but may be called on to provide administrative support to other curriculum areas and staff as required. Responsibilities will include data entry, communication with parents, colleagues and students, and collating information.
You will work under the direct supervision of the Headteacher’s PA in a small team of administrative officers who will support you in the role.
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 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 employee benefits scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Lauren Pointer, Headteacher’s PA, by calling the school number.
Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Miss Lauren Pointer (Headteacher’s PA) by the deadline.
Finance Assistant
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Contracted Hours: |
37 hours per week, term-time only |
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Contract Length: |
Permanent |
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Salary |
Grade 3, £20,355 - £20,938 (full-time equivalent salary up to £25,185 per annum) |
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Closing Date: |
Tuesday 14th July |
| Interview Date: |
Thursday 16th July |
We are seeking to appointment a Finance Assistant to support our school finance team. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for assisting school staff in placing orders by sourcing the best value items, and ensuring orders are processed and approved in line with regulations. The role will also involve assisting with other accounting and finance duties under supervision.
You will work under the supervision of the Finance and Business Manager and have additional support from other finance staff in the team.
We require:
- A team player who is happy to support different colleagues as required.
- An element of creativity, and passion for best value purchasing.
- Someone with excellent attention to detail and organisation skills.
- A clear and professional communicator.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Experience working with money and accounts would be an advantage.
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge.
- CPD and training opportunities.
- Opportunities for career progression and development across the Wessex Multi Academy Trust.
- A generous pension scheme employee benefits scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Anna Saunders, Finance and Business Manager, by calling the school number.
Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Miss Lauren Pointer (Headteacher’s PA) by the deadline.
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.