Working at Hamble

Working At Hamble

From the Headteacher…

We invest in peopleI am delighted that you are considering an application to become part of The Hamble School staff. We are a happy, thriving and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-16. Our motto ‘Achieving Excellence Together’ encapsulates our ethos of high expectations and ambition for all students. We work together in partnership with parents/carers and the local community to ensure that students are supported to achieve their very best and leave The Hamble School as ‘lifelong learners’.

This is an ambitious and forward thinking school, which is recognised for its strength in teaching and learning and outstanding leadership. There is a strong drive and focus on continuing to raise the progress, attainment and opportunities for all our students and therefore I am looking to appoint truly outstanding leaders and teachers who can make a significant contribution to our aim of ‘Achieving Excellence Together’. I feel confident that you will be impressed and excited by our vision and determination to offer an outstanding education to children at The Hamble School.

If you are thinking of applying to Hamble, or would like to find out more about being part of Team Hamble, I would encourage you to contact the school to arrange a tour and to speak with me. I would be delighted to meet with you and show you the fantastic opportunities the school has to offer. You can contact my PA to arrange this by emailing headteacher@thehambleschool.co.uk we also host Recruitment Events throughout the year, so I would urge you to look our for these on social media.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Miss L Cambridge
Headteacher BSc (Hons), MA Ed. NPQH

DfE Education Wellbeing Charter…

We support staff through our commitment to the DfE Education Wellbeing Charter.

The education staff wellbeing charter is a declaration of support for, and a set of commitments, to the wellbeing and mental health of everyone working in education.

The charter is for education staff in England. This includes temporary and support staff. All state-funded schools and colleges are invited to sign up to the charter as a shared commitment to protect, promote and enhance the wellbeing of their staff.

The charter was co-created by members of the education sector, including:

  • unions (NEU, ASCL, NASUWT, NAHT, Voice Community, Unison)
  • Association of Colleges
  • Local Government Association
  • Mind
  • Schools across England

The charter:

  • was created by the education sector to highlight staff wellbeing in the education sector
  • is a tool for schools and colleges to create and publicly commit to their own wellbeing strategies
  • is a declaration to protect, promote and enhance the wellbeing and mental health of everyone working in state education
  • includes commitments on education staff wellbeing by DfE and Ofsted
  • sets out principles of shared understanding on the meaning and importance of wellbeing and everyone’s roles and responsibilities
  • sends a message to everyone working in schools and colleges that their wellbeing and mental health matters
  • aims to improve wellbeing in schools and colleges by encouraging debate and accountability

As a school we have signed the DFE Education Wellbeing Charter as a commitment to protecting the wellbeing and mental health of staff. More information can be found on the below posters.

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Examples of strategies used to support workload and wellbeing…

  • Wellbeing appears on the school improvement plan
  • Staff survey/meeting with staff
  • Behaviour as a whole school priority
  • Fewer data entry points
  • Streamlined morning briefings
  • INSED marking time
  • Department meetings for PR entry where possible
  • Review of marking and feedback policy
  • Virtual staffroom – promotion of staff benefits including gym usage, free eye tests, staff discounts, Heath Assured support line details and wellbeing activities
  • Flu Jabs
  • Chocolate and cake drops- Easter/Valentines/Christmas and crunch points.
  • Friday thank yous
  • Staff recognition postcards
  • Well being INSED day autumn term
  • Wellbeing Wednesday
  • Physical wellbeing – badminton/football group, Summer Hamble Miles challenge
  • INSED shared lunches
  • Annual staff events – Christmas party
  • Support around absence – compassionate leave, time for important personal events
  • Parent code of conduct response for communication
  • Open door/supportive line management
  • Centralised detention system with admin support
  • Staff working parties for topics such as behaviour and wellbeing
  • Department marking policies.

What do our staff think about working at The Hamble School?

“Since walking through the gates of the School, I have always felt welcomed and enthused by the passion of Team Hamble to ensure the very best outcomes for ALL students. Since working here, I have felt refreshed with clear and consistent teaching and learning strategies that support all students in my classroom, but also enable me to teach lessons where students progress. The leadership team have been supportive, and I feel valued in my role – with excellent CPD opportunities always being offered. I have never worked for an employer who has been so keen to see me develop, and I am excited to be working with everyone that is apart of Team Hamble.” – Head of Department

“It’s a breath of fresh air to work somewhere where you are more than a number and where everyone has the students best interest at heart. A rewarding role where what we do can change a young person’s journey, impacting the rest of their lives.” – Inclusion Team

“I have really enjoy working at The Hamble School and appreciate the support and opportunities to progress in my career.” – Teaching Assistant

“Having arrived to the school as an ECT I have been supported throughout my professional career to date. The school promotes a culture of development and professional growth. This has been evident through opportunities both in and out of school during my time here. This work place is a happy and rewarding place to be. Colleagues are supportive and there is a true #TeamHamble feel across campus.” – Teacher

“I feel very privileged to have the opportunity to work with such amazing and inspiring students and staff every day. It’s so lovely to work in a team full of people who are as passionate about supporting our students as I am.” – Inclusion Team

Information to assist you with an application to work at The Hamble School

The information below provides key information, which I believe will enable you to understand what the school has to offer and assist you in your application.

  • Hamble is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school serving the local catchment area. It is over-subscribed since September 2017 and is the local school of choice as well as a popular with families beyond Hamble into the outskirts of Southampton.
  • There are currently 1134 students on roll.
  • There is a strong academic and pastoral ethos at Hamble. All students are supported to achieve the highest standards and there is an emphasis on academic achievement and all round development through our extensive extra-curricular programme.
  • Our motto is ‘Achieving Excellence Together’– this truly encapsulates the ethos of striving to achieve our very best in all that we do, our sense of teamwork and the supportive, inclusive environment at Hamble.
  • The school has particular strengths in: Mathematics, the Arts, Geography, PE and MFL with results above national average in these areas.
  • The school has also been very successful in closing the achievement gap for our disadvantaged students and prides itself on our aspirational, supportive and inclusive ethos.
  • The school is set on an extensive and impressive campus which includes a sports hall, swimming pool, Olympic gymnastics hall, astro turf, hockey pitches, high quality tennis courts and extensive fields for football and athletics.
  • The school has a long tradition of outstanding achievement in Sports and past students include Dani King, Megan Brickwood and Danny Ings.
  • All staff employed at Hamble have free access to the sports facilities including free unlimited use of the gym and swimming pool. This provides an excellent opportunity to begin the day with invigorating exercise or unwind at the end of a busy day.
  • The school runs a wide range of local and international trips.
  • We have a comprehensive Express Stream programme and wider curriculum opportunities outside of the classroom.
  • Staff development is a key priority at the school and staff have the opportunity to share good practice with other schools through our PiXL programme, links to local SCITT providers and universities. The school supports staff to gain professional qualifications such as the NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH and has part-funded MA study in the past as well as apprenticeships and in wide variety of areas. There is also the opportunity to develop professional expertise through membership of school research based working parties and the extended Leadership Team secondments.