English graduates

Hurstpierpoint College; Hurstpierpoint; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in the UK is seeking enthusiastic English graduates interested in joining the Teach Hurst program. This teaching training opportunity allows you to earn while you learn, with a competitive starting salary of £31,395. The program offers fully funded teacher training, free accommodation, and a chance to build a rewarding career in education at Hurstpierpoint College. You will gain classroom experience and complete a PGCE in Year 2, furthering your career prospects within the school.

Benefits

Free meals during term time

Access to sports and leisure opportunities

Free on-site accommodation

Competitive salary from day one

Qualifications

• Must be talented and enthusiastic about teaching.
• Must demonstrate a passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teaching while training.
• Complete a fully funded PGCE course in Year 2.
• Gain QTS and additional responsibilities after the program.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Enthusiasm for teaching

Education

English graduate

Job description

Hurstpierpoint College would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

1. While we embrace the use of AI tools to assist you in working efficiently and making effective use of time, we ask that you do not use AI assistants during the application process. We're keen to understand your personal interest in this vacancy and for working at Hurst, and to assess your communication skills without AI assistance. It is important that answers are submitted in your own words. Applications will be screened for AI generated content. Please answer Yes below to acknowledge this statement.
2. Please tell us why you would like to become a teacher and join the Teach Hurst programme. (please limit answers to between 100-200 words)
3. Think back to a teacher who inspired you. What specific actions, approaches, or qualities did they demonstrate that made a lasting impression on you? (Please limit answer to between 100-200 words)
4. What is your experience of working with children and what did you learn from this experience? (Please limit answers to between 100-200 words)
5. What sports do you play/coach, and please tell us what other skills you have that would benefit our co-curricular programme. i.e. Sport (in particular rugby, netball, hockey, cricket, tennis and athletics)/Performing Arts (Drama/Music/Dance)/Outdoor Pursuits (Duke of Edinburgh/CCF.)
6. What subject are you interested in teaching?
7. Do you have the right to work in the UK for at least the next four years?

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.

• A competitive starting salary from day one of £31,395, 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 English 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:

• 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.