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

Administrative Officer (Attendance)

Contract:	16.5 hours per week worked over 3 days – term time only, plus inset days
Salary:	Grade 4, Point 4 (£12.65 per hour) with scope for progression subject to assessment. £9,361 per annum pro rata for part-time hours (£24,404 per annum full-time equivalent)
Applications Close:	Friday 4^th July
Interview Date:	Friday 11^th July

We are seeking to appointment an Administrative Officer to support the attendance office in school. The successful applicant will be responsible for recording reported absences and lesson tracking. Responsibilities will also include data entry, communication with parents, and pre-populating registers.

You will work under the direct supervision of the School Attendance Manager.

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.

If you have any queries about the post please contact: Mr Jon Dean, 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.

Application form - Non Teaching

Job Description

Kitchen Assistant XS2.2

Contract:	38.33 hours per week. 7.00am to 3.00pm Mon – Fri, with a 20-minute unpaid break each day. Working weeks are term-time only (37.2 weeks p/a). 4-month Contract from 1^st September 2025 to 31^st December 2025.
Salary:	Grade 1, £12.26 per hour (£20,107 actual salary for term-time working. Full-time equivalent salary is £23,656.
Applications Close:	Friday 11^th July
Interview Date:	Friday 17^th July

We are seeking to appointment a Kitchen Assistant to support our busy school canteen between 7.00am and 3.00pm five 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, and full training will be provided.

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, with full training given.
The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge.
The possibility of overtime if desired.
A generous pension scheme.
An on-site Nursery, and discounted local gym membership.

If you have any queries about the post, or would like to visit the school kitchen prior to applying, please contact: James Gannaway, Senior Cook, by calling the school number or emailing jgannaway@thomas-hardye.net.

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.

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Job Description

Caretaker

Contract:	Full-time. This is a 37 hour per week contract, and includes school holidays in addition to term-time.
Salary:	Grade 4. £24,404 with possible increments to £24,790.
Applications Close:	Sunday 27^th July 2025
Interview Date:	To be confirmed

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.

We require someone:

With previous experience of health and safety procedures and/or supervision of premises.
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.

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 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: Anna Saunders, School Business Manager, by emailing asaunders@thomas-hardye.net.

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.

Application form - Non Teaching

Job Description

Cover Supervisor (XS10.7)

Contract:	31.5 hours per week – term time only, plus 3 inset days
Salary:	Grade 7, Point 8 (£13.47 per hour) with scope for progression subject to assessment. £18,449 per annum pro rata for part-time hours (£25,992 per annum full-time equivalent)
Applications Close:	Noon on Wednesday 13^th August
Interview Date:	Wednesday 20^th August

We are seeking to appoint a cover supervisor 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. You will work under the direct supervision of the School Attendance Manager.

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.

We can offer:

A friendly and supportive working environment at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country
The opportunity to progress and build a career in a growing Multi Academy Trust
A generous Local Government Pension Scheme, on-site nursery, and subsidised gym membership for the sports complex next door.

If you have any queries about the post please contact: Mr Richard Nicholls, Deputy Headteacher: rnicholls@thomas-hardye.net

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.

Application form - Non Teaching

Job Description

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.