Teaching Vacancies

Teacher of Science

Full time OR Part time/Fixed Term

MPR/UPR – Also suitable for ECTs

Required for April

The Hurst School is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join their Science Faculty from April 2025.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the ability to engage and enthuse students through high quality learning experiences

• Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour

• Be an outstanding practitioner

• Have the ability to inspire and motivate students

• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and committed to supporting student progress

This post would be suitable for either newly qualified, or more experienced teachers looking for an opportunity to develop their careers.

A successful, popular and high-achieving school with over 1000 students, The Hurst School combines outstanding facilities with a real commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. The Hurst were rated strong in all categories by Ofsted in 2024, and are now committed to building on the successful outcomes of students and provide an outstanding education for all.

The Science Department at The Hurst is a highly cohesive team of eight committed professionals who aim to empower students and enrich their lives through the study of biology, chemistry and physics. With some of the top results in Hampshire, we are now seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher to join our team to continue our success. This highly regarded department enjoys spacious facilities and staff social areas. All classrooms are equipped with a data projector and sound system and staff well-being is of paramount importance to us.

The benefits package includes free on-site parking, lap-top, an on-site gym and an on-site nursery.

This 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 a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

Please note that we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date so early applications are welcomed. 

Closing date 3^rd February 2025 12pm

Interviews – W/B 10^th February 2025

Please email completed applications to: theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk 

Teacher of Science - Application Pack

Teacher of Science - Application Form

Teacher of Science - Equalities Form

Teacher of English

Full time OR Part time/Fixed Term

MPR/UPR – Also suitable for ECTs

Required for April
 

A successful, popular, and high-achieving school with over 1000 students, The Hurst School combines outstanding facilities with a real commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, the school is situated in a stunning rural location on Berkshire-Hampshire border with easy access from Basingstoke, Reading, Newbury and surrounding areas.

The English Department at The Hurst is a committed team of passionate, experienced teachers, with high expectations of ourselves and our classes, who aim to empower students with a mastery of language and to enrich them through the study of literature, accessing a wide and varied curriculum in Key Stages 3 and 4.

The Department has regularly secured good outcomes at GCSE in both English Language and Literature, and progress made by students across the whole ability range is improving.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join our group of professional and dynamic English staff to deliver the KS3 and KS4 English Language and Literature curriculum. You should be willing to share our values of Respect, Commitment, Ambition, Community and Excellence. We work very collegiately in order to share expertise and reduce additional workload. We are also active on Social Media with English Department accounts on Twitter and Instagram, and use the ‘Educake’ platform for setting of homework and revision.

Located mostly on the upper floor of the South Block, the department has 8 dedicated English classrooms, an intervention space and large staff work area. English teaching spaces are well-equipped with texts and resources, projectors and sound systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school to help deliver outstanding lessons and ensure the best outcomes for all of our students. Applications are welcome from ECTs as well as experienced teachers. The benefits package includes free on-site parking; access to an on-site gym and an on-site nursery.

This 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 a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

Please note that we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date so early applications are welcomed. 

Closing date 3^rd February 2025 12pm

Please email completed applications to theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk 

Teacher of English - Application Pack

Teacher of English - Application Form

Teacher of English - Equalities Form 

Teacher of Technology

Salary-MPR/UPR

Part time (0.5) / Permanent

Start Date        April or September 2025   

Apply by          31^st January 2025

This role is suitable for ECTs, as well as more experienced teaching staff.

A successful, popular and high-achieving school with around 1000 students, The Hurst School combines outstanding facilities with a real commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, the school is situated in a stunning rural location on the Berkshire-Hampshire border with easy access from Basingstoke, Reading, Newbury and surrounding areas.

We are seeking to recruit a Teacher of Technology. The right candidate will be an enthusiastic and confident teacher, who really enjoys the creative process. It would be favourable if they have experience with Product Design but not compulsory.

The Technology Department is made up of 4 teachers including the Head of Department. The department is equipped with 2 workshops, 2 kitchens, and 2 computer suites. All students at KS3 receive two lessons of Design Technology over their two-week timetable. GCSE Design Technology and Hospitality and Catering are extremely popular options in Key Stage 4.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school as part of a successful Technology Department. The benefits package includes free on-site parking; access to an on-site gym and an on-site nursery.

This 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 a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks. 

Please apply to the Headteacher by 31^st January 2024.  Please note that we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date so early applications are welcomed. 

Please email completed applications to  theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk.

Teacher of Technology - Application Pack

Teacher of Technology - Application Form

Teacher of Technology - Equalities Form

Head of Year

Full time

MPR/UPR/TLR

Required for September 2025

A successful, popular and highly regarded school with over 1000 students, The Hurst School combines outstanding facilities with a real commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.   This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school and Pastoral department.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated Head of Year to our Pastoral Team. You will be a dynamic and motivational individual, with the ambition to consistently challenge yourself to be a successful leader of students, no matter what should arise. You will provide highly effective pastoral care to your year group and promote and secure a culture of high expectations for all students. You will also co-ordinate all aspects of learning, behaviour and the development of students within the year group to ensure that all students are supported to become confident, successful and responsible individuals in school, the wider community and beyond. As a school, we will offer you strong CPD, with career development opportunities at the forefront of our minds.

The benefits package includes an on-site gym and an on-site nursery.  We are a rural school within easy driving distance of Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke.

This 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 a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

Please email completed applications to theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk 

Closing date: 3^rd February 2025

Head of Year - Application Pack

Head of Year - Application Form

Head of Year - Equalities Form

Head of Year

Fixed Term – maternity cover

MPR/UPR/TLR

Required for April 25

A successful, popular and highly regarded school with over 1000 students, The Hurst School combines outstanding facilities with a real commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.   This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school and Pastoral department.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated Head of Year to our Pastoral Team. You will be a dynamic and motivational individual, with the ambition to consistently challenge yourself to be a successful leader of students, no matter what should arise. You will provide highly effective pastoral care to your year group and promote and secure a culture of high expectations for all students. You will also co-ordinate all aspects of learning, behaviour and the development of students within the year group to ensure that all students are supported to become confident, successful and responsible individuals in school, the wider community and beyond. As a school, we will offer you strong CPD, with career development opportunities at the forefront of our minds.

The benefits package includes an on-site gym and an on-site nursery.  We are a rural school within easy driving distance of Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke.

This 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 a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

Please email the completed application to theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk 

Closing date: 3^rd February 2025

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Head of Year (maternity cover) - Equalities Form

Teacher of PE

Full time or Part time – Fixed Term Maternity Cover

MPR/UPR   Suitable for NQT

Required for April 2025

A successful, popular and highly regarded school with over 1000 students, The Hurst School combines outstanding facilities with a real commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.   This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school and PE department.

The facilities are extensive as we have a large leisure centre on site, with a gym, sports hall, large multi-sports halls and a dance studio.  We are also in the process of having a floodlit 3G pitch installed which will be completed in the next few months.  We currently run a variety of sports trips, from our popular ski trip to local sporting fixtures.

We require a PE Teacher to cover part time hours on a fixed term maternity cover contract. However, full time hours will be considered for a candidate who is willing to teach another subject. The ideal candidate will be caring, patient and self-motivated.  They will be able to work from their own initiative and establish a safe, happy and inclusive school where hard work, good behaviour and excellent progress are recognised and rewarded.

The benefits package includes an on-site gym and an on-site nursery.  We are a rural school within easy driving distance of Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke.

This 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 a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

Please email completed applications to theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk 

Closing date: 3^rd February 2025, 12pm

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