Current Vacancies

Current Vacancies

We invest in peopleCurrent vacancies at The Hamble School are listed below. Candidates should apply via Education Jobs South only, CVs will not be considered or accepted.

Please click on the job title for more information. Further details about working at The Hamble School and information to assist you with an application can be found here: https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/working-at-hamble/

Current vacancies at The Hamble School

Head of Geography

Contract:                  Permanent – Full-time

Pay:                          Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range £32,916 – £45,352 / £47,472 – £51,048 (as appropriate)

TLR 2c £8,611

Start date:                 January 2027

Closing date:             Midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026

Interview Date:          TBC

We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and dedicated leader who has high expectations and continuously strives for the very best outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision, “We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together”, encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers continue to increase, we remain oversubscribed, and we are committed to ensuring that every student receives the highest quality education.

This position would suit an aspiring Middle Leader seeking their first Head of Department role or an established leader looking for a new challenge. For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to contribute to wider school leadership and strategic development.

The Geography Department consists of a dedicated team of experienced staff who are passionate about delivering a stimulating and engaging curriculum. Geography is a popular subject at Key Stage 4 and students currently follow the AQA GCSE specification. The department benefits from specialist teaching rooms within the Humanities faculty and places a strong emphasis on developing geographical knowledge, fieldwork experiences and critical thinking skills.

We are seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Head of Geography who can continue to build on the department’s strengths while driving further improvement. The successful candidate will have a clear vision for curriculum development, a passion for high-quality inclusive teaching and learning, and the ability to inspire both staff and students. They will be committed to ensuring that every student is challenged and supported to achieve their full potential.

As Head of Geography, you will:

  • Lead and develop an ambitious, knowledge-rich Geography curriculum across all key stages.
  • Drive high standards of teaching, learning and achievement within the department.
  • Monitor and evaluate student progress to ensure all learners achieve their potential.
  • Develop and support colleagues through effective leadership, coaching and collaboration.
  • Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusivity and continuous improvement.
  • Further develop enrichment opportunities, including fieldwork and wider curriculum experiences.
  • Contribute to the strategic development of wider school improvement priorities.

We are looking for a candidate who:

  • Is an outstanding classroom practitioner.
  • Has a passion for Geography and geographical education.
  • Has high aspirations for all students.
  • Demonstrates strong leadership potential or successful middle leadership experience.
  • Is solution-focused, resilient and able to work collaboratively with colleagues.
  • Has excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Is committed to continual professional development and school improvement.

In Return, We Can Offer You:

  • A positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff wellbeing, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour.
  • Strong internal leadership development programmes and excellent external professional development opportunities, including PiXL, local partnerships and NPQs.
  • Personal career development to support your future leadership ambitions.
  • A well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active, available free of charge to staff, alongside discounted membership rates.
  • The opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre.
  • Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links.

We welcome visits to the school to see us in action and invite you to come and have an informal chat and meet the Headteacher.

To apply please submit an application form via Education Jobs South. New users of Education Jobs South will need to register an account – you may need to check your junk email folder for set up instructions and add no-reply@education-jobs.org.uk to your list of safe senders. To arrange a visit or to find out more about this vacancy, please contact Jenni Fradgley, HR Officer, at hr@thehambleschool.co.uk.  If you currently work in a school, please ensure your first reference is from your current Headteacher.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Safer Recruitment

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website.

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Head of Design & Technology

Contract:                  Permanent – Full-time

Pay:                          Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range £32,916 – £45,352 / £47,472 – £51,048 (as appropriate)

TLR 1a £10,174

Start date:                 January 2027

Closing date:             Midday, Monday 19 October 2026

Interview Date:          TBC

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic leader, who has high expectations and continuously strives for the very best outcomes. This an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1,090 students. In March 2025 we were graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted and we are continuing to ensure that we provide the very best education for all our students. This position would suit an aspiring Middle Leader or an established Middle Leader looking for a new opportunity to drive forward a department and develop leadership skills. Whole school teaching and learning responsibilities will be available for the right candidate.

The Design & Technology Department is a particularly successful department in the school. Students have the opportunity to study GCSE Design Technology, GCSE Food and Nutrition and GCSE Engineering. Option numbers are high and last year students in Design Technology, Food and Nutrition and Engineering achieved positive outcomes. The Design & Technology Department has excellent facilities – a dedicated block of classrooms and workshops, including computer rooms. In addition, there are two fully equipped Engineering rooms and a Food and Nutrition room in other parts of the school.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and innovative Head of Design & Technology who has the drive and commitment to give our students the best possible learning experiences. This is an opportunity for a new or experienced Middle Leader to continue to build on the excellent progress already made.

The Head of Department will have drive, commitment to improve outcomes and a ‘can do’ attitude.

In return we can offer you:

  • A positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff wellbeing, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour.
  • Strong internal leadership development programmes and excellent external professional development opportunities, including PiXL, local partnerships and NPQs.
  • Personal career development to support your future leadership ambitions.
  • A well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active, available free of charge to staff, alongside discounted membership rates.
  • The opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre.
  • Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links.

We welcome visits to the school to see us in action and invite you to come and have an informal chat and meet the Headteacher.

To apply please submit an application form via Education Jobs South. New users of Education Jobs South will need to register an account – you may need to check your junk email folder for set up instructions and add no-reply@education-jobs.org.uk to your list of safe senders. To arrange a visit or to find out more about this vacancy, please contact Jenni Fradgley, HR Officer, at hr@thehambleschool.co.uk.  If you currently work in a school, please ensure your first reference is from your current Headteacher.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Safer Recruitment

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website.

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Site Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week. Early starts with flexibility required to cover shifts.

Weeks: 52 weeks

Pay: EHCC Grade D £28,697 to £31,573 per annum.

Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026.

Interview Date: TBC


We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, hard-working, practical and flexible Site Manager to join our team. This an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1,090 students. In March 2025 we were graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted and we are continuing to ensure that we provide the very best education for all our students.

The Site Team consists of a dedicated team of staff ranging in experience and specialism. We have a good team spirit and work well together. We take pride in the presentation and upkeep of the school buildings and grounds.

As part of the Site team you can expect every day to be varied and busy as you support our staff and pupils by providing a safe, secure and well-maintained school environment. Team work is an essential skill in this role. You will oversee the work of our two Site Assistants, taking responsibility for organising their daily duties whilst independently completing your own workload.

Daily duties could include unlocking/locking up the school, key holding and emergency response, ensuring rooms are set up for school events, day to day maintenance, ad hoc cleaning, grounds works, health and safety checks (full training given), and record keeping.

Specific trade strengths in any area would be an advantage but not essential. Lifting, moving and handling of furniture and deliveries also form an important part of the job. Full health and safety training will be provided.

In return, we can offer:

  • A positive and supportive working environment focused on staff wellbeing, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour.
  • Opportunities to further develop your skills and expertise.
  • Personal career development to support your professional ambitions.
  • A well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities operated by Everyone Active, available to staff free of charge, together with discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members.
  • The opportunity to apply for discounted childcare places at Hamble Early Years Centre, located adjacent to the school.
  • Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links.

To apply please submit an application form via Education Jobs South. New users of Education Jobs South will need to register an account – you may need to check your junk email folder for set up instructions and add no-reply@education-jobs.org.uk to your list of safe senders. To arrange a visit or to find out more about this vacancy, please contact Jenni Fradgley, HR Officer, at hr@thehambleschool.co.uk.  If you currently work in a school, please ensure your first reference is from your current Headteacher.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Safer Recruitment

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website.

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School Behaviour Coach

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week, times to be confirmed

Weeks: 39 weeks, Term Time Only

Pay: EHCC Grade B £21,910.68 – £22,204.08 Actual (£25,615 – £25,958 FTE)

Closing Date: Midday, Friday 23 October 2026

Interview Date: TBC


We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and dedicated School Behaviour Coach who has high expectations and continuously strives for the very best outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision, “We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together”, encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers continue to increase, we remain oversubscribed, and we are committed to ensuring that every student receives the highest quality education.

We have an enhanced Inclusion provision and Inclusion department. The provision operates as part of a wider curriculum offering support to students that require extra support across 3 designed rooms and interventions.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic School Behaviour Coach to work within our Inclusion Department to support students with behavioural needs. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the room under the direction of the Internal Alternative Provision Lead and SENDCO. The key purpose of the role is providing high quality care and support for a small group of students with a range of needs. This will include the delivery of a range of re-tracking and reconnection intervention packages that will help these students engage in education.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for inclusion, be skilled at relating well to children with behavioural difficulties, be relentless in enjoying a challenge and infusing their work with hope and be able to adopt a restorative approach to working with students.

Applicants must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4 and above.  Written communication must be a particular strength.

Experience of working in a secondary school would be advantageous as would experience of working with students with communication and language issues and disabilities.

In return, we can offer:

  • A positive and supportive working environment focused on staff wellbeing, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour.
  • Opportunities to further develop your skills and expertise.
  • Personal career development to support your professional ambitions.
  • A well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities operated by Everyone Active, available to staff free of charge, together with discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members.
  • The opportunity to apply for discounted childcare places at Hamble Early Years Centre, located adjacent to the school.
  • Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links.

To apply please submit an application form via Education Jobs South. New users of Education Jobs South will need to register an account – you may need to check your junk email folder for set up instructions and add no-reply@education-jobs.org.uk to your list of safe senders. To arrange a visit or to find out more about this vacancy, please contact Jenni Fradgley, HR Officer, at hr@thehambleschool.co.uk.  If you currently work in a school, please ensure your first reference is from your current Headteacher.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Safer Recruitment

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website.

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Exam Invigilators

Contract Type: Casual

Hours: As and when – to be agreed with the school

Weeks: As and when – required during term time

Pay: £12.21 per hour plus a supplement of 12.07% to recompense you for your entitlement to receive paid statutory annual leave


We are looking for ambitious and enthusiastic Exam Invigilators, who have high expectations and continuously strive for the very best outcomes. This an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1,090 students. We have been recently graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted and we are continuing to ensure that we provide the very best education for all our students.

The Exams Department is an integral part of school life. Our aim is to ensure that all students are treated fairly within the examination environment and that the rules and regulations of the JCQ and Awarding Bodies are upheld. This is an exciting opportunity to assist with the Pre Public (Mock) Examinations and GCSE examinations at the school.

Invigilating is a vital role in supporting the Exams Officer to run busy exam periods in the school calendar. We are seeking individuals who can promote a supportive and calm atmosphere so that our students are able to fulfil or exceed their potential during the examination period. In addition to Exam Invigilator duties, you may also act as a reader or a scribe for students who require access arrangements to support them in their examinations. Therefore, applicants must be confident in their literacy skills.

We would like successful candidates to work at different times throughout the year to assist with internal examinations but particularly during the Pre Public exams (November, February / March each year) and the GCSE Summer Series external examinations (April to June each year). Availability during these time periods is essential.

This position is suitable for individuals from all backgrounds with a variety of skillsets, regardless of your stage of career. If you are looking for a flexible position that requires working only a few weeks a year then this is the role for you.

To apply please visit Education Jobs South and click “Apply for this job”. New users of Education Jobs South will need to register an account – you may need to check your junk email folder for set up instructions and add no-reply@education-jobs.org.uk to your list of safe senders. To arrange a visit or to find out more about this vacancy, please contact Jenni Fradgley, HR Officer, at hr@thehambleschool.co.uk.  If you currently work in a school, please ensure your first reference is from your current Headteacher.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Safer Recruitment

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/policies-procedures/

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Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive for certain roles, on occasion, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/policies-procedures/

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.