A successful, popular, and high-achieving school with over 1000 pupils, 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 History/PDL Department at The Hurst is a committed team of passionate, experienced teachers, with high expectations of ourselves and our classes, who aim to ensure students investigate the importance of key events, scientific developments, personalities and ideas over time, accessing a wide and varied curriculum in Key Stages 3 and 4.
The Department has regularly secured good outcomes at GCSE in History, and progress made by pupils across the whole ability range is improving.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join our group of professional and dynamic History/PDL staff to deliver the KS3 and KS4 History/PDL 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.
Located mostly on the upper floor of the Art and Humanities Block, the department has four dedicated History/PDL classrooms, an intervention space and staff work area. History/PDL 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.
For an application pack, please email theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk or call 0118 981 7474
Closing date: 12pm, 14 March 2025.
Please note that we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date so early applications are welcomed.
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.