What skills and experience we're looking for
We require a well-qualified and highly motivated teacher to join the Design 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 food preparation and nutrition up to a minimum of key stage 4. The ability to teach health and social care and/or an alternative design and technology subject would be an advantage. The post is full-time.
The Design Department offers a range of courses at GCSE and KS 5 in specialised and well-resourced accommodation. It is a vibrant and dynamic team providing all learners with an exciting range of experiences.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer excellent working conditions, and a supportive environment at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery and a sports complex with subsidised membership for staff.
Further details about the role
Further details and an application form are available on the school website ( Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen (Headteacher’s PA) by the deadline: midday Friday 7th February 2025.
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.
This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
Closing Date: Midday Friday 7th February 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
The Thomas Hardye School is 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.