12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    April 2025

  • Closing date

    3 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    14 January 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year

Pay scale

MPR/UPR – Also suitable for ECTs

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About The Hurst School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1014 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
01189817474

A successful, popular and highly regarded school with around 982 pupils. The Hurst School combines outstanding facilities with a real commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. A rural school within easy driving distance of Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke.

Arranging a visit to The Hurst School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk.

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