Teacher of Humanities

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

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Humanities
• Working pattern: Full time: Part-time hours will be considered.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and highly motivated teacher to join our thriving Humanities Faculty. We are looking for someone who is dedicated and keen to share their enthusiasm for the subject with students.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and able to teach a range of subjects; history, geography, religious studies at KS3 and teach either a humanities subject or social science at KS4 and KS5.

You will be committed to outstanding standards in teaching and learning and have a passion for working with young people. It is an ideal post for a newly qualified teacher or someone looking to further their career.

This is a well-resourced faculty, and all subjects are popular choices.

What the school offers its staff

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 sports complex with subsidised membership for staff.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Thomas Hardye School

• School type: Academy, 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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