Teaching Vacancies

Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Full time OR Part time/Fixed Term

MPR/UPR Also suitable for ECTs

Required for September 2025
 

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 28th April 2025 12pm

Interviews – W/B 5th May 2025

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 Geography

Teacher of Geography

Salary-MPR/UPR

Full time / Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

Apply by: 28th April 2025 

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

A successful, popular and high-achieving school with just 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 the Berkshire-Hampshire border with easy access from Basingstoke, Reading, Newbury and surrounding areas.

We are seeking to recruit a Teacher of Geography. The right candidate will be an outstanding classroom teacher who is passionate about Geography and will deliver innovative and engaging teaching and learning within the department.

The Geography Department is made up of 3 teachers including the Head of Department. All students at KS3 receive three lessons of Geography over their two-week timetable. Geography is a popular option in Key Stage 4.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school as part of a successful Geography 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 3:30pm on 28th April 2025.  Please note that we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date so early applications are welcomed. 

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

Teacher of Geography - Application Pack

Teacher of Geography - Application Form

Teacher of Geography - Equalities Form