Full time | MPS/UPS pending experience Start date: September 2026

Brighton Hill Community School is seeking an innovative, highly effective and inspirational full time Teacher of English to join our thriving English Faculty. We are a rapidly growing 11-16 coeducational community school, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted with ‘Outstanding’ in three of the four Ofsted categories, and currently have over 1270 students.

As a Teacher of English, you will:

• Teach across KS3 and KS4 and contribute significantly to the development of English at our school
• Join an established and highly resourced team with a strong sense of collaboration and support
• Benefit from exceptional support from the Faculty and Senior Leadership Team
• Access a bespoke and expansive CPD programme and collaborate with colleagues through our alliance with the Teaching School
• Have opportunities to contribute to our extensive extra-curricular programme
• Benefit from accomplished delivery of the ECF programme as a local delivery provider

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• The chance to make a real impact in a thriving and diverse school
• An ethos underpinned by the 4 cornerstones of Kindness, Courage, Collaboration and Commitment
• A vibrant and growing school community where your professional development and leadership potential will be nurtured

Ofsted highlights:

“The drive to continually improve the school is relentless. Leaders and governors constantly focus on their vision of ‘making success inevitable.”

“Staff praise the work of leaders and say they are proud of the school. Staff explained that the effective professional development they receive results in continuing improvements to pupils’ learning and pastoral care.”

“Lessons are calm and focused. When asking pupils about this, one simply explained, ‘It’s how we do it here.’” (Ofsted, April 2022)

If you are passionate about teaching, committed to achieving the very best outcomes for students, and eager to be part of an aspirational and innovative team, we would love to hear from you.

To apply: Complete the application form and email it to Shanade Bedwell, HR Officer: sbedwell@brightonhill.hants.sch.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: Week commencing 27th April

We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive suitable candidates. Interviews may be scheduled, and an appointment made, before the advertised closing date.

Application form (docx)

Application form (pdf)

Brighton Hill Community School (Basingstoke, RG22) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Full time | TLR2c | Start: September 2026

Are you ready for the next step in your teaching career? Are you passionate about English and committed to making a difference? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking an innovative, highly effective and inspirational Second in English to join our successful and rapidly growing school from September 2026. Brighton Hill Community School is a coeducational 11-16 school with over 1270 students, rated ‘Good’ with Outstanding in three of the four Ofsted categories.

As Second in English, you will:

• Teach across KS3 and KS4
• Play a key role in raising standards of academic achievement and supporting personal development
• Support and deputise for the Head of Faculty, helping to shape and lead a dynamic and forward-thinking team
• Help shape the future of our English curriculum and contribute to our vibrant extra-curricular offer

Our lived ethos of making success inevitable is underpinned by the 4 cornerstones of Kindness, Courage, Collaboration and Commitment. We are committed to investing in your professional development and providing a supportive environment where you can grow as a leader.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• The chance to make a real impact in a thriving and diverse school

If you are enthusiastic and committed to inspiring the next generation, we encourage you to apply.

For more details, please contact Shanade Bedwell our HR Officer. Application forms should be emailed to sbedwell@brightonhill.hants.sch.uk.

Closing Date: 17th April at 12 noon

Interviews: week commencing April 27th.

We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive suitable candidates. Interviews may be scheduled, and an appointment made, before the advertised closing date.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Safeguarding Statement:
Brighton Hill Community School (Basingstoke, RG22) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Equality Statement:
Brighton Hill Community School (Basingstoke, RG22) is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Description: Second in English

Full time | TLR2c | Start: September 2026

Overview

A highly effective and inspirational Second in English will support Brighton Hill Community School and our rapidly growing, coeducational 11-16 community school with over 1270 students, rated as ‘Good’ with Outstanding in three of the four Ofsted categories. The second in English will teach across KS3 and KS4 as a member of the English Faculty and contribute to our vision of making success inevitable for all.

Core Purpose

The Second in English will focus on the Quality of Education across the English Faculty (English Literature, English Language, and Media Studies). Working closely with the Head of Faculty, you will help articulate a clear vision for the faculty, raise academic standards, enable students’ personal and social development, and inspire both students and staff.

Main Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Head of Faculty as required
• Monitor the quality of assessment and feedback, particularly at Key Stage 3
• Prepare and develop relevant sections of the English Faculty Improvement Plan (FIP)
• Lead on development, monitoring and review of curriculum and schemes of learning, especially at KS3
• Monitor home learning policy and practice within the team
• Organise the English Faculty’s extra-curricular offer and enrichment activities
• Conduct student voice meetings to inform curriculum changes
• Work with SENCO and support staff to ensure effective support for students with SEND
• Identify and support students making below expected progress, developing catch-up strategies, and completing data reviews
• Oversee relevant sections of the school’s performance management process within the faculty
• Support the Head of Faculty with:
  • Delivering and monitoring teaching & learning, and progress across the faculty
  • Organising timetables, student groupings, and staff allocations
  • Supervising staff within the faculty (including trainees, ECTs, supply, and cover)
  • Monitoring student conduct across the English Faculty
  • Analysing school data against local and national statistics
  • Ensuring assessment and progress records are up to date
  • Assisting with staff appointments
  • Delegating responsibilities within the subject team
  • Providing advice, welfare, and support for faculty staff

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Evidence of relevant professional development
• Successful teaching experience at KS3 and KS4

Experience

• Experience of teaching English across KS3 and KS4
• Evidence of leading or contributing to curriculum development
• Experience in supporting or mentoring colleagues is desirable

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of curriculum requirements for English
• Ability to inspire and motivate students and staff
• Outstanding classroom practice and positive approach
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to analyse data and implement improvement strategies
• Understanding of effective assessment and feedback
• Knowledge of SEND and strategies to support diverse learners
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Personal Qualities

• High expectations for all pupils and belief in their potential
• Enthusiastic, innovative, and resilient
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the school’s ethos and values
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Willingness to act with integrity, honesty, and fairness
• Collaborative approach and commitment to team success

Safeguarding

Brighton Hill Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Brighton Hill Community School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Application form (docx)

Application form (pdf)

 

Actual Salary: £4,324 per annum (FTE £23,382)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team to supervise school dining arrangements at lunchtimes.

Lunchtime Supervisors will supervise students over this important period of the school day by preparing the dining spaces prior to lunchtime, managing queues and ensuring dining spaces are returned to their learning environments after lunch has been served.

An effective lunchtime is essential for the first lesson of the afternoon to be productive.

This is a term time only post, working Monday to Friday from 12.00pm to 1.30pm daily.

Applications should be emailed to: sbedwell@bhcs.sfet.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 07 April 2026

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS Disclosure and other employment checks.

Candidate form (docx)

Candidate form (pdf)

4th February 2026

Dear Parent/Carers

GOVERNING BODY OF BRIGHTON HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

We are writing to inform you of a vacancy for the role of parent governor on our governing board.

The role of the local governing board

The school’s local governing board is responsible for providing confident and strategic leadership, and creating robust accountability, oversight and assurance for the school’s educational and financial performance.

The board is passionate about education and committed to continuous school improvement to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

You don’t need any prior experience in education or governance—just enthusiasm, commitment, and a desire to make a difference! We warmly encourage all parents and carers who are passionate about education and our community to consider applying.

The role of a parent governor

As a parent governor, you’ll work with the board to make sure it effectively carries out the duties referred to above. You’ll also play a vital role in bringing a parental perspective to the local governing board, but you’re not there to speak ‘on behalf’ of the parent body.

To be a parent governor you should have:

• A strong commitment to the role and to improving outcomes for children
• Good inter-personal skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills

In addition, the governing board is keen for candidates to have skills in the following:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Objective and fair-minded judgement
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Respect for diversity and inclusion

Expectations of governors

Make sure that candidates fully understand what is expected of them in their role by outlining your expectations, including:

• Attendance at meetings
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Committing to training
• Visiting the school
• Their term of office

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for the role, please complete the candidate form attached to this letter and return to Mrs Laney, hlaney@bhcs.sfet.org.uk by 25th February 2026. If we receive more applications than there are vacancies, a ballot will be carried out. We will inform you closer to the time if we must do this.

Candidate form (docx)

Candidate form (pdf)

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to train to teach Chemistry or Physics with us at Brighton Hill Community School, in partnership with South Farnham Education Trust (SFET) Teaching Hub via the apprenticeship route.

Brighton Hill Community School has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and is a rapidly growing coeducational 11-16 Community School with approximately 1300 students. 

Our Science faculty is a highly ambitious and well-established team comprising teachers that are passionate about their subject and driven to support every student to make success inevitable. The faculty is well led and there are several experienced mentors who have a proven track record of offering excellent developmental support to trainees, helping to facilitate the best start to their teaching career.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about teaching, receptive to feedback and eager to learn
• Be committed to achieving the very best outcomes for our students
• Be willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Science Faculty
• Have experience of working with children or in a school setting
• Hold a degree in Chemistry, Physics or a related subject

Why apply to work and train at Brighton Hill Community School?

• High quality support from the Senior Leadership Team and the Science faculty which has a well-resourced curriculum with detailed resources to support your lesson planning
• A clear vision for Teaching and Learning and Curriculum which embraces current research and creative practice
• Support and training that will lead to qualified teacher status (QTS)
• A dedicated mentor, with protected time each week, working closely with you to support your development as an effective classroom practitioner
• Training both face-to-face and online with SFET, with protected time one day a week to support you with this training
• Access to weekly CPD sessions that will allow you to build your knowledge of effective teaching and learning and which complement and deepen your learning from the SFET programme
• Bespoke support from in-school subject specialists including our SEND, student wellbeing and behaviour and inclusion teams so you are equipped to support the individual needs of each student
• A robust and supportive programme to support Early Career Teachers once QTS is achieved
• “Leaders and governors constantly focus on their vision of ‘making success inevitable’”. (Ofsted)
• “Lessons are calm and focused. When asking pupils about this, one simply explained, ‘It’s how we do it here.’” (Ofsted)
• The chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for our students, who “are eager to explain why they believe that Brighton Hill is such a special school.”  (Ofsted)

If you are enthusiastic, have experience of working with children or in a school setting and have a passion to make a real difference for our students, we would like to hear from you. 

For full details and an application form, please visit our website: www.brightonhill.hants.sch.uk.  Alternatively, telephone Shanade Bedwell, our HR Officer on 01256 362532 or email: sbedwell@brightonhill.hants.sch.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted. 

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and other employment checks

Application Form

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to train to teach Computing with us at Brighton Hill Community School, in partnership with South Farnham Education Trust (SFET) Teaching Hub via the apprenticeship route.

Brighton Hill Community School has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and is a rapidly growing coeducational 11-16 Community School with approximately 1300 students.

Our Enterprise and Digital Technology (EDT) faculty is a highly ambitious team comprising teachers that are passionate about their subject and driven to support every student to make success inevitable. The faculty is well led with an experienced mentor who has a proven track record of offering excellent developmental support to trainees, helping to facilitate the best start to their teaching career.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about teaching, receptive to feedback and eager to learn
• Be committed to achieving the very best outcomes for our students
• Be willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the EDT Faculty
• Have experience of working with children or in a school setting
• Hold a degree in Computer Science or a related subject

Why apply to work and train at Brighton Hill Community School?

• High quality support from the Senior Leadership Team and the EDT faculty which has a well-resourced curriculum with detailed resources to support your lesson planning
• A clear vision for Teaching and Learning and Curriculum which embraces current research and creative practice
• Support and training that will lead to qualified teacher status (QTS)
• A dedicated mentor, with protected time each week, working closely with you to support your development as an effective classroom practitioner
• Training both face-to-face and online with SFET, with protected time one day a week to support you with this training
• Access to weekly CPD sessions that will allow you to build your knowledge of effective teaching and learning and which complement and deepen your learning from the SFET programme
• Bespoke support from in-school subject specialists including our SEND, student wellbeing and behaviour and inclusion teams so you are equipped to support the individual needs of each student
• A robust and supportive programme to support Early Career Teachers once QTS is achieved
• “Leaders and governors constantly focus on their vision of ‘making success inevitable’”. (Ofsted)
• “Lessons are calm and focused. When asking pupils about this, one simply explained, ‘It’s how we do it here.’” (Ofsted)
• The chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for our students, who “are eager to explain why they believe that Brighton Hill is such a special school.” (Ofsted)

If you are enthusiastic, have experience of working with children or in a school setting and have a passion to make a real difference for our students, we would like to hear from you.

For full details and an application form, please visit our website: www.brightonhill.hants.sch.uk. Alternatively, telephone Shanade Bedwell, our HR Officer on 01256 362532 or email: sbedwell@brightonhill.hants.sch.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and other employment checks

Application Form

£14.44 per hour

(£12.46 per hour plus a supplement of 14% to recompense your entitlement to receive paid statutory annual leave)

We are seeking to appoint an individual with the qualities and skills necessary to undertake the role of Examinations Invigilator.

The postholder will be expected to be available for the exam periods as stated by the Examinations Officer at the beginning of each academic term.

• Be fully conversant with the published Examination instructions and regulations.
• Take papers and materials to the examination venue.
• Distribute student place names and numbers on desks as per the printed plan.
• Bring students into venue - orderly and silently where required.
• Ensure students are seated silently and in the correct seat before opening papers.
• Read instructions and appropriate notices and erratum/addendums where required.
• Record absentees with the support of the invigilation team.
• Distribute papers and materials to the student desks.
• Maintain security and confidentiality.
• Move around the students silently and observing them closely.
• Ensure no inappropriate items are brought into examinations venue.
• Report any suspected malpractice to the EO in accordance with JCQ examination regulations.
• Respond to student requests appropriately.
• Ensure invigilators do not help candidates in any way.
• Ensure students are not disturbed or disturbing.
• Collect papers in order and all other material at end of examinations.
• Dismiss students silently and in an orderly manner.
• Tidy the venue.
• Remove candidate cards from the table, return to box and return to EO.
• Place scripts in alphabetical order in the awarding bodies plastic envelope.
• Collect blue security wallets from additional rooms and place the scripts into the AB envelope in alphabetical order.
• Maintain the integrity of the examination at all times.

Additional

• To know the action to be taken in the event of an emergency such as fire alarm.
• To assist in the promotion of the good name of the school within the local community
• Ensuring there is a good supply of exam stationery and equipment for the season and order as required
• Undertake online Invigilator training at the start of each academic year.
• Must be available to work in the examination periods throughout the academic year to support all examinations and assessments. (September for internal year 7 assessments, January, March-April for internal PPEs and May – June for GCSEs plus support Results day in August)
• Any other duties requested by the Examinations Officer commensurate with the level of the post.

You will be responsible for the smooth, secure running of allocated exam sessions, working under the direction of the Examinations Officer. Duties will include timing of exams, distribution and collection of exam papers, assisting students with additional needs and ensuring Examination Board Regulations are adhered to at all times.

Good communication skills, an observant eye and attention to detail are essential. You will need to have a calm nature, and work effectively in a busy environment.

Full training will be provided.

For details and an application form, please visit our website:  www.brightonhill.org 

Alternatively, telephone Shanade Bedwell, our HR Officer on 01256 362532 or email: sbedwell@brightonhill.hants.sch.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and other employment checks.

Application Form