Hartismere School

Hartismere School is a co-educational secondary academy and music academy for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Eye, Suffolk. With an educational heritage that can be traced to a grammar school founded in 1451, it combines a traditional approach with a clear focus on high academic standards. The school’s ethos centres on learning, service and meaningful community involvement, encouraging pupils to develop both intellectually and personally while taking responsibility for their contribution to the wider world.

The school educates approximately 1,062 pupils and describes itself as achieving high levels of academic success. Hartismere was Suffolk’s first academy and is also identified as a national Teaching School, reflecting its established role in educational development. Its designation as a music academy adds to the breadth of its provision. Pupils support charities at local, national and international levels, demonstrating a distinctive commitment to service and active citizenship alongside their studies.

Working at Hartismere School offers the opportunity to join a welcoming environment with a strong sense of history, purpose and community. Staff are expected to uphold high expectations, support pupil welfare and contribute to the broader life of the school. The school welcomes early career teachers and offers the professional learning associated with an established academy and Teaching School setting. Employees may also benefit from flexible full-time or part-time arrangements, a permanent contract and access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.