Teacher of History - Teacher Training Opportunity
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Hurstpierpoint College
West Sussex
- £30,500 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Inc free onsite accommodation, sponsorship of PGCE and membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 5 January 2025
Job overview
Are you interested in a career in Teaching?
Teach Hurst gives you the opportunity to get straight into the classroom and earn a salary whilst training to teach on-site at Hurstpierpoint College, one of Sussex’s most successful independent schools.
What's on offer:
A competitive starting salary from day one of £30,500, increasing as you progress through the programme.
No fees! We will offer you a unique programme of fully funded teacher training including sponsorship of PGCE and Early Career Teachers (ECT) training.
Free on-site accommodation at our impressive Sussex campus, twenty minutes from the city and beaches of Brighton and within easy reach of London by local rail links.
Other benefits include free meals during term time, and access to a wide range of sports and leisure opportunities as part of our Co-curricular programme.
On completion of the Teach Hurst programme, many continue their career at Hurst into positions of responsibility, such as Head of Department or Head of Year, with pay increases to match.
What are we looking for:
Talented and enthusiastic History graduates who can demonstrate a passion for working with children.
One key to our success as a school is excellent staff. We value all our teachers and whether you join us straight from university, or after an initial career in another area of work, we believe every teacher’s experience and background are important.
Why Teach Hurst?
To find out more about life at Hurst, watch our video
“ The main aspect that drew me to Teach Hurst over a regular PGCE route was the way in which I was able to work in the classroom straight away. This may seem quite daunting but I was supported by my mentor, Head of Department, Director of Professional Development and Performance and a large group of like-minded individuals who were also beginning their training. ”
Mr Nick Chadwell, Housemaster and Business Studies Teacher
In essence, the programme consists of:
Year 1: Building classroom experience, knowledge and pedagogy through observation and class teaching on a reduced timetable.
Year 2: A fully funded, in-school, PGCE course provided by Buckingham University. Increased teaching load and further responsibility.
On completion of Year 2 you will gain QTS (qualified teacher status) and progress onto the Early Teacher Career Framework and the Hurst qualified teacher scale with reflective salary increase. Throughout the ECT period you will continue to be mentored and given the opportunity to take on roles of responsibility and leadership across the college.
Teach Hurst is a highly desirable teacher training programme and we receive a large number of applicants each year. If you are excited by this opportunity we advise you to apply as soon as possible.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and the recruitment process will close once outstanding candidates are identified.
Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
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About Hurstpierpoint College
- Hurstpierpoint College
- College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks
- West Sussex
- BN6 9JS
- United Kingdom
The College comprises a Sixth Form, Senior School, Senior Prep and Junior Prep with 1,300 pupils in all. Over half the pupils in the Senior School are boarders (weekly or flexi). Hurst is a significant medium-sized enterprise in Mid Sussex with around 480 employees and an annual turnover of £35 million pa.
What particularly strikes visitors to the College is the vibrant dynamic of our community. Situated within a 140- acre campus, surrounded by beautiful countryside, Hurst lies on the border of the South Downs National Park, close to the village of Hurstpierpoint in West Sussex.
This superb location is also just 20 minutes from the city and beaches of Brighton and Hove, whilst London train stations can be reached from Hassocks or Haywards Heath in under an hour. The central campus is thoughtfully laid out and planned with zones for the Academic, Co-Curricular and Pastoral areas of school life. These all lie at the centre of a superbly equipped broader campus.
Hurst has an excellent academic track record and the vast majority of pupils go on to Russell Group universities including Oxford, Cambridge, the various London Universities, as well as large numbers to Exeter, Bristol and Durham.
Founded in 1849 by Nathanial Woodard, Hurst is a Church of England College. The Christian ethos underpins College life but we are a diverse community; we welcome those of other faiths, or no faith, and pursue an inclusive approach in all that we do.
The College is a Co-Sponsor, together with the Diocese of Chichester, of the newly formed Hurst Education Trust, a local Multi Academy Trust. The Trust currently has four local primary schools, although it is envisaged it will grow to over time.
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