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
Teaching Assistant (PD Base)
|
Contract: |
24.75 hours per week (four days per week). Term-time only, plus 3 inset days. |
| Salary: |
Grade 5, £14,323 with possible increments to £14,746. Full time equivalent salary is up to £25,989. |
|
Applications Close: |
Monday 13th October |
| Interview Date: | Thursday 16th October |
We are seeking to appoint an innovative Teaching Assistant to support students in school, especially those in our physical disability base. The physical disability base is a 10 place resourced provision for students with a range of physical disabilities. They all require support in accessing their learning to a varying extent; some require solely physical support whilst some also require support with their communication & interaction and access to learning.
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.
- Able and willing to support students with personal care needs.
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.
You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.
Administrative Officer
|
Contract: |
35 hours per week – term time only, plus inset days |
| Salary: | Grade 5, Point 5 (£13.26 per hour) with scope for progression subject to assessment. £20,816 per annum pro rata (£25,583 per annum full-time equivalent) |
|
Applications Close: |
Wednesday 15th October |
| Interview Date: | TBC |
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 will support the careers advisor, Duke of Edinburgh Award team, teachers running school trips, as well as other curriculum areas and staff as required. Responsibilities will include data entry, communication with parents, colleagues and students, and collating information.
You may be required to work without direct supervision, and so it is crucial that you are able to use your own initiative and be responsible for organising your own workload.
We require:
- A clear and confident communicator.
- A team player who is happy to support different colleagues as required.
- Excellent organisational skills and an attention to detail.
- Experience working in a school environment would be an advantage.
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to progress and build a career in a growing Multi Academy Trust.
- A generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Discounted local gym membership.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Ms Anna Saunders, School Business 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 (apullen@ths.wessex.ac) by the deadline.
You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.
Application form - Non Teaching
Classroom Teacher of French and Spanish
|
Contract: |
Part-time 0.4-0.5 |
| Salary: | MPS/UPS |
|
Applications Close: |
Monday 20th October 2025 |
About the Role
The Thomas Hardye School is seeking a passionate and inspiring Teacher of French and Spanish to join our established MFL Department. You will teach across KS3–KS5, contributing to the delivery of our exciting curriculum; Year 9 (KS3), GCSE French and Spanish and the possibility of teaching A Level French and/or Spanish.
We are looking for a teacher who will inspire a love of languages in all students.
About the School
The Thomas Hardye School has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, creativity, and opportunity. It is a large comprehensive school with 450 students in each year group (years 9 – 11) and a thriving sixth form of approx. 700 students. The majority of our lower school students continue to study either French or Spanish to GCSE level.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is a talented and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
- Has the ability to teach KS3–KS4 in French and Spanish. The ability to teach KS5 would be an advantage.
- Is passionate about encouraging a love of languages in all students.
How to apply
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.
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.