Teacher of Design (Food)
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4159f93d-5a3a-4956-a31b-45af74614476 |
Summary
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 and an application form are available on the school website (www.thomas-hardye.net). Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Miss Lauren Pointer (Headteacher’s PA) by the deadline: Thursday 14th May 2026.
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.
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 and an application form are available on the school website (www.thomas-hardye.net). Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Miss Lauren Pointer (Headteacher’s PA) by the deadline: Thursday 14th May 2026.
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.