Teaching Roles

Teacher of Music (Maternity Cover for 6-12 months)

Main Scale/UPR
Full Time or Part Time

We are seeking to appoint an innovative, ambitious and inspiring Teacher of Music to join our Performing Arts department as maternity cover for 6 – 12 months from September 2024.

This position would suit an ECT.

Swanmore is very proud to be in the position to offer an expanded and enhanced creative curriculum provision to both pupils and teaching professionals. Rather than narrowing the access to the Performing Arts for our pupils, we are keen to showcase the Arts as the cornerstone of our forward thinking, high quality curriculum provision. Our Performing Arts building provides us with first class facilities for teaching, learning and performing.

Swanmore Supports Your Professional Development
We are fully committed to championing professional development and all teaching staff are allocated a specific slot for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) reducing a teaching load by one period a week.

Swanmore Supports Your Career Goals
We have a successful mentoring and coaching culture at Swanmore that supports teachers at all levels of their career to pursue professional development in the direction that most interests them.

In addition, Swanmore provides:

- Access to internal training development opportunities (we support National Professional Qualifications at all levels, run an Extended Leadership Secondment and can contribute to Masters/PhD courses)
- Access to a wealth of CPD, such as The National College, Optimus and iHasco and a free subscription to TES Magazine online, along with a CPD hour on the timetable
- Access to Professional & Career Coaches/Mentors and self-evaluation tools (such as Swivl)
- An array of staff wellbeing initiatives: Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga, Football, free refreshments, fresh fruit and food at Events
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Microsoft Office for home and loan equipment available (visualizer, graphics tablet, device)
- Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times

Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews may take place earlier than advertised.

Swanmore College and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing date: Noon Monday 20 May 2024
Interview date: TBC

Application Pack

Teacher of Dance

Main Scale/UPR
Full Time

We are seeking to appoint an innovative, ambitious and inspiring Teacher of Dance to join our Performing Arts department from September 2024. This post is suitable for an ECT.

Swanmore is very proud to be in the position to offer an expanded and enhanced creative curriculum provision to both pupils and teaching professionals. Rather than narrowing the access to the Performing Arts for our pupils, we are keen to showcase the Arts as the cornerstone of our forward thinking, high quality curriculum provision. Our Performing Arts building provides us with first class facilities for teaching, learning and performing.

Swanmore Supports Your Professional Development
We are fully committed to championing professional development and all teaching staff are allocated a specific slot for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) reducing a teaching load by one period a week.

Swanmore Supports Your Career Goals
We have a successful mentoring and coaching culture at Swanmore that supports teachers at all levels of their career to pursue professional development in the direction that most interests them.

In addition, Swanmore provides:

- Access to internal training development opportunities (we support National Professional Qualifications at all levels, run an Extended Leadership Secondment and can contribute to Masters/PhD courses)
- Access to a wealth of CPD, such as The National College, Optimus and iHasco and a free subscription to TES Magazine online, along with a CPD hour on the timetable
- Access to Professional & Career Coaches/Mentors and self-evaluation tools (such as Swivl)
- An array of staff wellbeing initiatives: Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga, Football, free refreshments, fresh fruit and food at Events
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Microsoft Office for home and loan equipment available (visualizer, graphics tablet, device)
- Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times

Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews may take place earlier than advertised.

Swanmore College and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing date: Noon Friday 17 May 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 21 May 2024

Application Pack

Assistant Head of English

Main Scale/UPR + TLR 2.1

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Assistant Head of English from September 2024 who would enjoy the challenges of moving the department to outstanding.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in raising achievement at both key stages and supporting colleagues to further improve teaching and learning. We are looking for someone with a proven track record who has the drive, passion and commitment to raise the profile of the subject.

At Swanmore we are looking for hardworking, ambitious and dynamic staff committed to excellence. You will be a self-motivated and reflective teacher who is keen to develop further, have strong interpersonal skills and be an excellent team player.

Swanmore Supports Your Professional Development
We are fully committed to championing professional development and all teaching staff are allocated a specific slot for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) reducing a teaching load by one period a week.

Swanmore Supports Your Career Goals
We have a successful mentoring and coaching culture at Swanmore that supports teachers at all levels of their career to pursue professional development in the direction that most interests them.

In addition, Swanmore provides:
- Access to internal training development opportunities (we support National Professional Qualifications at all levels, run an Extended Leadership Secondment and can contribute to Masters/PhD courses)
- Access to a wealth of CPD, such as The National College, Optimus and iHasco and a free subscription to TES Magazine online, along with a CPD hour on the timetable
- Access to Professional & Career Coaches/Mentors and self-evaluation tools (such as Swivl)
- An array of staff wellbeing initiatives: Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga, Football, free refreshments, fresh fruit and food at Events
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Microsoft Office for home and loan equipment available (visualizer, graphics tablet, device)
- Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times

Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews may take place earlier than advertised.

Swanmore College and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 20 May 2024
Interview Date: TBC

Application Pack

Head of Drama

Main Scale/UPR + TLR 2.1

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, inspiring and innovative Head of Drama to lead this extremely important curriculum and extra-curricular area from September 2024.

Swanmore is very proud to be in the position to offer an expanded and enhanced creative curriculum provision to both pupils and teaching professionals. Rather than narrowing the access to the Creative Arts for our pupils, we are keen to showcase the Arts as the cornerstone of our forward thinking, high quality curriculum provision. Our Performing Arts building provides us with first class facilities for teaching, learning and performing.

Swanmore Supports Your Professional Development
We are fully committed to championing professional development and all teaching staff are allocated a specific slot for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) reducing a teaching load by one period a week.

Swanmore Supports Your Career Goals
We have a successful mentoring and coaching culture at Swanmore that supports teachers at all levels of their career to pursue professional development in the direction that most interests them.

In addition, Swanmore provides:

- Access to internal training development opportunities (we support National Professional Qualifications at all levels, run an Extended Leadership Secondment and can contribute to Masters/PhD courses)
- Access to a wealth of CPD, such as The National College, Optimus and iHasco and a free subscription to TES Magazine online, along with a CPD hour on the timetable
- Access to Professional & Career Coaches/Mentors and self-evaluation tools (such as Swivl)
- An array of staff wellbeing initiatives: Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga, Football, free refreshments, fresh fruit and food at Events
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Microsoft Office for home and loan equipment available (visualizer, graphics tablet, device)
- Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times

Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews may take place earlier than advertised.

Swanmore College and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing date: Noon Monday 13 May 2024
Interview date: TBC

Application Pack

Teacher of MFL (French & Spanish)

Main Scale/UPR
Full Time

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic and ambitious MFL teacher of French and Spanish to join our forward thinking and supportive Modern Foreign Languages Department from September 2024.

The successful candidate will be required to teach KS4 French and a minimum of KS3 Spanish and will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, with the ability to enthuse our pupils with a passion for languages and to encourage them to become independent learners. A willingness to participate in departmental extra-curricular activities is also essential.

We are looking for candidates who will raise attainment in the department to ensure that all pupils achieve their targets.

The position would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT.

Swanmore Supports Your Professional Development
We are fully committed to championing professional development and all teaching staff are allocated a specific slot for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) reducing a teaching load by one period a week.

Swanmore Supports Your Career Goals
We have a successful mentoring and coaching culture at Swanmore that supports teachers at all levels of their career to pursue professional development in the direction that most interests them.

In addition, Swanmore provides:

- Access to internal training development opportunities (we support National Professional Qualifications at all levels, run an Extended Leadership Secondment and can contribute to Masters/PhD courses)
- Access to a wealth of CPD, such as The National College, Optimus and iHasco and a free subscription to TES Magazine online, along with a CPD hour on the timetable
- Access to Professional & Career Coaches/Mentors and self-evaluation tools (such as Swivl)
- An array of staff wellbeing initiatives: Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga, Football, free refreshments, fresh fruit and food on Parents’ Evenings and Events
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Microsoft Office for home and loan equipment available (visualizer, graphics tablet, device)
- Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times

Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews may take place earlier than advertised.

Swanmore College and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing date: Noon Monday 13 May 2024
Interview date: TBC

Application Pack

Support Vacancies

Learning Mentor

HCC Grade C £18,485.40 - £19,305.12 (FTE £23,115 - £24,140)
34.5 hours per week - term time only (39 weeks)
8.15am - 3.15pm 3 days a week & 8.15am - 4.15pm 2 days a week
Hours are not negotiable, but a job share with these hours would be considered

This is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative and dynamic Learning Support department to start as soon as possible. This role will suit anybody who wants to develop their career within SEND to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities/learning difficulties. There will be an enhanced requirement to work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils, and to provide advisory support to teaching staff to support pupils’ learning.

A comprehensive induction programme is in place and training is always on-going.

What Swanmore College can offer you:
- Free on-site parking
- Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times
- Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga and Football
- Access to a wealth of Continuing Professional Development, such as The National College, Optimus and iHasco
- Free refreshments and fresh fruit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Microsoft Office for home

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

We would be very happy to accept applications from individuals who are considering entering a career in teaching in September 2025. A Learning Mentor post is a rewarding profession that gives great insight to school life for prospective teachers. As the lead school for The Rural Schools Alliance Teaching School, we are perfectly placed to provide development opportunities to ensure a successful Teacher Training application.

If you are interested in securing a teacher training post for September 2025, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information about how this post could support your preparation for your training.
[email protected]

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing date: - Noon Wednesday 22 May 2024
Interview Date: - W/C 3 June 2024

Application Pack

Finance Assistant

HCC Grade C £20,278.92 - £21,178.20 (FTE £23,115 - £24,140)
37 hours per week - term time only + 1 week (40 weeks)
8am - 4pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8am - 3.30pm (Friday)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive person who will enjoy working in our busy, friendly and professional finance team.

The person we are seeking must have the following attributes:

• A sound financial background
• An ability to use their own initiative and work under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Good ICT skills (a working knowledge SAP would be an advantage)
• A good sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a team
• The person must project a positive and cheerful personality and have a superb telephone manner

Swanmore College can offer you:
• Free on-site parking
• Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times
• Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga and Football
• Access to a wealth of Continuing Professional Development, such as The National College, Optimus and iHasco
• Free refreshments and fresh fruit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Microsoft Office for home

Swanmore College and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks

Closing date: - Noon Friday 17 May 2024

Interviews: - TBC

Application Pack

We regularly have vacancies within our Support Staff team. Please check in with this page and visit our Swanmore College Facebook page to be the first to know when we do. 

Safer Recruitment

Swanmore College 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

If you require any further information please email [email protected]
Alternatively telephone the College reception on 01489 892256