Teacher Training Opportunity - STEM in Hurstpierpoint

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. Working at Hurst offers a vibrant and supportive environment for both pupils and staff. With almost 1,400 pupils across our Senior and Prep Schools, we combine academic excellence with a strong sense of community. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy working in a stunning countryside setting while remaining well‑connected. We are just 20 minutes from the city and beaches of Brighton & Hove, and London is under an hour away by train. Free on‑site parking is available to all staff.

We also offer a vast range of staff benefits, including:

• Free on‑site accommodation
• Free meals during term time
• Use of our exceptional sports facilities
• Access to wellbeing initiatives
• Extensive opportunities for professional development

We are now recruiting for September 2026 opportunities.

What's on Offer

• A competitive starting salary from day one of £31,395, increasing as you progress through the programme.
• No fees – you will receive a fully funded teacher training programme, including sponsorship of PGCE and Early Career Teacher (ECT) training.
• Free on‑site accommodation at our Sussex campus, twenty minutes from Brighton and within easy reach of London via local rail links.
• 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 senior positions such as Head of Department or Head of Year, with pay increases to match.

Why Teach Hurst?

“I chose Teach Hurst over a traditional PGCE route as I wanted to be in the classroom from day one. Hurst life is very busy, but I love the variety: for me this has involved teaching two subjects to students across a range of ages, running badminton and tennis sessions, working in a boarding house and more. I feel I have learnt a huge amount in a short space of time and developed both personally and as a professional, the mentorship and guidance have been excellent.” – Mr Xiao Ma, Head of A‑Level Further Maths

“This is a real community – kind, enthusiastic students, and a wonderful staff body which has always been incredibly welcoming.” – Mr Xiao Ma

To find out more about life at Hurst, watch our video.

Programme Overview

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 Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and progress onto the Early Teacher Career Framework and the Hurst qualified teacher scale with reflective salary increase. Throughout the Early Career Teacher period you will continue to be mentored and given the opportunity to take on roles of responsibility and leadership across the college.

What We Are Looking For

Talented and enthusiastic Maths, Physics and Computer Science graduates who can demonstrate a passion for working with children. One key to our success as a school is excellent staff. We value all 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.

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.