Teacher of History
The Hurst School
Tadley
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Required for February 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 November 2017
Job overview
A successful, popular and highly regarded school with around 975 pupils, The Hurst Community College combines outstanding facilities with a real commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
The History Department at The Hurst is a highly cohesive team of five committed professionals who aim to empower pupils and enrich their lives through the study of history. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school.
We offer trips to historic sites in Britain and Europe to help boost pupils learning outside of the classroom. The department enjoys spacious facilities. All classrooms are equipped with a data projector and sound system. Staff well-being is of paramount importance to us along with a high quality programme of professional development.
The benefits package includes free on-site parking, lap-top, an on-site gym and an on-site nursery.
For an application pack, please call 01189 817474 or email theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk
Closing date: 12 noon, 20th November 2017
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.
About The Hurst School
The Hurst School is a successful and highly regarded school of over 1000 students aged 11-16, situated within easy driving distance of Reading, Newbury, and Basingstoke. The school enjoys a semi-rural location and sits on a large site with green surroundings. It was rated “Good” by Ofsted in October 2024.
The Hurst School is a values-led, inclusive community, and our students and teachers are proud to study and work here. We are committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning and have enthusiastic subject specialist teachers. We provide a purposeful learning environment and as you walk around the buildings, you can feel the positive energy.
The vision of The Hurst School is to prepare and inspire our students for a rapidly changing world by developing confidence, resilience and independence alongside a love of learning. This is reflected in our school vision; “Building minds and character for future life success.”
Our curriculum provides young people with the core knowledge and cultural capital needed for further academic study, while enabling them to develop as citizens and engage effectively in the world beyond school. The curriculum is balanced and rigorous, maximising students’ knowledge as well as their personal development.
Our personal learning programme includes opportunities for students to get involved in extra-curricular activities such as sport, music, drama, and overseas visits, creating an environment to inspire and develop students beyond the classroom.
We are a large school with a small school feel, and pride ourselves on the friendliness of the school community and the close relationships between staff and students.
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