Mary Hare is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure along with other relevant employment checks.
We educate 250 profoundly deaf children. We offer the opportunity to teach highly motivated children in small classes at a centre of excellence for deaf education. No knowledge of sign language is required - we follow the auditory/oral philosophy.
Applications for teaching roles are welcomed from both Teachers of the Deaf and teacher of hearing children. Teachers without a formal qualification to teach deaf children would be required to qualify through in-service training within 3 years of appointment. SEN point 2 would be awarded on completion. The opportunity to study for a Master's degree is also available. We would fund these courses on your behalf.
Please find our latest job vacancies below. You can download an application form here: Application Form (pdf) Application Form (word)
For further information on any of the below vacancies please contact Becky Withers on 01635 244362.
Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected]
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.
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Senior Chef de Partie
The Head Chef is looking for a talented Senior Chef de Partie to join the team.
We are looking for a self-starter, that can use their own initiative in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a school or contract catering is essential.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become our Teacher of Computing at Mary Hare School on a full time and permanent basis starting 30th August 2022.
We are looking for a flexible, adaptable and resilient person and you must be passionate about children and young people and wanting to provide the best teaching possible.
Closing date for applications is 4pm 20th May 2022 and interviews will take place week commencing 22nd May 2022. All applicants must apply using the Mary Hare application form, available with more details from our website. Please note we do not accept CV’s.
For further information and to apply please click this link.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become our Head of Computing at Mary Hare School on a full time and permanent basis starting 30th August 2022.
We are looking for a flexible, adaptable and resilient person and you must be passionate about children and young people and wanting to provide the best teaching possible.
The salary is supplemented by excellent benefits including a generous pension scheme, a grade II listed building set in the lovely Snelsmore Common, free parking with canteen facilities. The position is full time, permanent.
Closing date for applications is 4pm 20th May 2022 and interviews will take place week commencing 22nd May 2022.
We are looking for a transformational HR Advisor to join our team at Mary Hare. Working as part of a small HR team and reporting to the Head of HR, you will be responsible for providing HR advice to employees and managers across the Mary Hare school and it’s associated business units.
The role is one of a true HR generalist and is one with a real opportunity to influence which supports a full spectrum of generalist HR topics and centre of competence for attraction, recruitment and onboarding across the whole of Mary Hare and our associated businesses. Ideally you’ll bring a strong HR generalist competence and support you HR knowledge by being qualified to CIPD level 5.
To find out more and to apply please click here
We are looking for a Payroll & HR Admin Advisor to join our team at Mary Hare. Working as part of a small HR team and reporting to the Head of HR, you will be responsible for providing Payroll and Pensions support to employees and managers across the Mary Hare school and it’s associated business units. This is a role critical to our operational capability.
You'll need to be competent in Payroll and Pensions practice as well as having a strong understanding of the key elements of HR Admin.
Ideally you’ll bring a relevant payroll related qualification, e.g. CIPP and support your HR knowledge by being qualified to CIPD level 3.
To find out more and to apply please click here
The secondary school are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team. The role is full time and permanent. For more details on the role and how to apply, please click here
1:1 Teaching Assistant - we're looking for someone to join us full time (36hpw) to support a named child throughout their time at our Primary School. If the child continues through to our Secondary School, there will be an opportunity to review the role for extension. To view the full job description and apply, please click here
We are looking for someone to work in our 6th Form: Full time term time (38 hours 40 minutes per week Mon-Fri) supporting our Sixth Form students during the school day. If you're interested in finding out more and how to apply, please click here
Site Maintenance Operative - an opportunity has arisen for a permanent Site Operative at Mary Hare. We are looking for someone to take on the role full-time (37 hours per week) or two people to do a job share. For more information, please click here.
Team Leader
An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen in our care department to appoint a new Team Leader. We are looking for a proactive, insightful, young person centred, Care Practitioner to lead an experienced team. In return we can offer professional development structure, a competitive salary and term time working.
If you are thinking of applying but would like an informal chat or more information, please call Ros Congdon, Head of Care on 01635 244200
Click here to view the job description and to apply for the role
Assistant Team Leader
An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Team Leader has arisen. This is a full time, term time position. The Assistant Team Leader will work in a supportive team. You will be proactive with supporting and guiding your young people with day to day life skills, activities, friendships and daily routines. You will also take on some key responsibilities for the Team Leader in guiding the team and ensuring that all paperwork and daily tasks are completed to a high standard. We have structured progression in place within the care team to support your professional development. Click here to view the job description and to apply for the role
Mary Hare Hearing Centre opened in Weavers Walk in Newbury town centre in 2006. It supports the work of Mary Hare to this day by donating 50% of its profits towards the education of deaf children at Mary Hare School. The Hearing Aid Repair Shop (HARS) repairs and reconditions hearing aids of all types
Mary Hare Hearing Centre is different from any other hearing care provider in Newbury as it’s the only dedicated hearing centre in the town, open Monday - Saturday, with experienced and highly qualified audiologists on-site 5 days a week.
Audiologist - 37.5 hours per week – permanent - Click here for more information and to apply for this role
Cleaner - 2-3 hours per week – permanent - Click here for more information and to apply for this role
Hearing Centre Clinic Manager - 37.5 hours per week - fixed term - Click here for more information and to apply for this role
37 hours per week – permanent
Mary Hare School for the deaf is a Specialist school for the deaf in Newbury, Berkshire and there is an exciting opportunity to join our private therapy venture as Lead therapist delivering Speech and Language therapy to the local community. The Speech therapy team holds CEN meetings three times a year, regular journal clubs and ample opportunities for CDP and training. We also offer peer supervision. Most importantly this job offers speech therapists opportunities to work closely with a caseload of pupils and/or clients, with weekly sessions and active role in shaping and changing the lives of the pupils/clients we support. Click here to find out more and to apply for this role
Full time (52 week contract) or Term time only (37 week contract)
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Speech Therapists to join our well-established team. The Speech therapy team holds CEN meetings three times a year, regular journal clubs and ample opportunities for CDP and training. We also offer peer supervision and opportunities for NQTs to complete their competencies, fully supported. Most importantly this job offers speech therapists opportunities to work closely with a caseload of pupils, with weekly sessions and an active role in shaping and changing the lives of the pupils we support.
Closing date for applications is Monday 6 June 2022
