Teacher of Design (Resistant Materials and Product Design)

The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require a highly motivated teacher to join the Design Department. We welcome applications from a range of staff from more experienced teachers to those newer to the profession. 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 Resistant Materials and Product Design to a minimum of key stage 4.

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 and an application form are available on the school website (www.ths.wessex.ac). Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Miss Lauren Pointer (Headteacher’s PA) by the deadline: Midday Monday 18th May 2026.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

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About The Thomas Hardye School

• School type: Academies, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2051 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Thomas Hardye School website
• Email address: lpointer@ths.wessex.ac
• Phone number: 01305 266064
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thomas-hardye-school-dorchester

We require an outstanding Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator to join a large team working to support students with additional needs at the Thomas Hardye School.

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, a sports complex with company membership for staff.

Arranging a visit to The Thomas Hardye School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lpointer@ths.wessex.ac.

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