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
Personal Assistant to the Headteacher – XS7.4a
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Contracted Hours: |
37 hours per week, term time, plus all inset days, plus 5 days over summer holiday |
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Contract Length: |
Permanent |
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Permanent |
Grade 9. £28,919 with possible increments to £33,503. Full time equivalent salary 32,061 to £36,363. |
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Closing Date: |
Sunday 4th January 2026 |
| Interview Date: | w/c 12th January |
The Headteacher is seeking to appoint a new Personal Assistant. The successful applicant will also line-manage other admin staff and be the senior member of the front office/reception team. Duties and responsibilities will be varied, and will include administrating the recruitment of new staff, general office duties and organising the headteacher’s diary and correspondence. You will hold an important staff management position and be responsible for ensuring that school administration is handled efficiently, and that data and files are properly maintained.
This position includes the role of Clerk to the Thomas Hardye Foundation – an independent charitable trust, established to support The Thomas Hardye School. You will be responsible for organising payments, administrative support to the Trustees, and convening, minuting and administering evening meetings, of which there are at least two per year.
We require someone:
- Who is a team player, willing to help with a wide range of duties and activities that fall under the job description.
- Who is a professional communicator, confident in different styles of written and verbal communication with colleagues, students and external professionals.
- With experience in effective staff management.
- With knowledge and experience using a range of ICT software including Microsoft Office, and a positive approach to advances in technology.
Experience applying such skills in a school environment would be an advantage.
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, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
- Time off throughout the majority of school holidays.
If you have any queries about the post, please contact: Nick Rutherford, Headteacher, by emailing nrutherford@ths.wessex.ac
Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA (apullen@ths.wessex.ac) by the deadline.
Teaching Assistant – XS10.4b
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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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Permanent |
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: |
Monday 8th December 2025 |
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 a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA (apullen@ths.wessex.ac) by the deadline.
Application form - Non Teaching
Caretaker
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Contracted Hours: |
Full-time. This is a 37 hour per week contract, and includes school holidays in addition to term-time. |
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Contract Length: |
Permanent |
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Salary: |
Grade 4. £25,185 with possible increments to £25,583. |
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Closing Date: |
Thursday 27th November 2025 |
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Interview Date: |
Wednesday 3rd December |
We are seeking to appoint a caretaker to join our school Site Team. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the Site Manager. Duties and responsibilities will be varied, and will include overall site security, safety and tidiness, assisting with repairs and maintenance, distribution of deliveries, and maintaining supplies, consumables and cleanliness in toilets. You will usually work under supervision and will have defined processes and procedures to follow.
The job involves a shift pattern, working mornings week 1, with an early start, and afternoons week 2, with a late finish.
We require someone:
- Who is a team player, willing to help with a wide range of duties and activities that fall under the job description.
- With a basic level of IT skills, as maintaining electronic records is a key part of the job.
- Physically fit, as the job involves lifting and carrying, and you will be working on your feet for the majority of the day.
Handyperson skills such as experience in using a range of tools, and simple painting and decorating would be an advantage, as would experience in a similar role.
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment, with supervision and training.
- The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge, working as part of a structured team within a Multi Academy Trust, with internal opportunities for career progression in premises maintenance roles.
- A generous pension scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Jordan Wiseman, Senior Site Manager, by emailing jwiseman@ths.wessex.ac
Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA (apullen@ths.wessex.ac) 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.