The Burgate School and Sixth Form. 

Defined by ‘A shared philosophy of ‘Learning for Life’ that nurtures positive relationships, inspires curiosity, and encourages every student to thrive.’  

At The Burgate School and Sixth Form, we recognise that our employees are the heartbeat of our vibrant learning community. We are dedicated to creating an environment where every member of our staff feels valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference in the lives of our students, whether they are a teacher or part of our support and operational teams. We believe there are many things that make The Burgate unique and, if you join us, a warm welcome awaits you as you become part of a committed and ambitious team of kind, friendly staff and motivated students. It’s this which truly makes The Burgate the special place it is. 

Situated in beautiful and extensive grounds, The Burgate is a welcoming and happy school whose relational and inclusive approaches are at the heart of all we do. This was recognised by Ofsted when the school was inspected in November 2024 and was continued to be rated 'Good’ with 'Outstanding’ features. 

Our values of Kindness, Curiosity and Ambition underpin our culture and steer us towards helping our students to become independent and confident learners, as well as kind and responsible young people. We are proud of our success, and our culture keeps us focused upon exploring how we can achieve more for and with our staff and students in the future. 

We offer an ambitious curriculum, which goes beyond preparing students for exams, and is supported by outstanding pastoral care and inclusion support. When you visit us, you will be impressed by our calm and purposeful atmosphere, with well-behaved students. You will see us working together to provide a challenging and engaging learning environment, with thought-provoking lessons, that nurtures a culture which drives success for every child. 

Relentless in our pursuit of the highest quality of learning, we are very proud of our students’ academic, sporting, and creative achievements and are committed to enhancing enjoyment and interest in learning in the broadest sense. Thanks to our staff team, we offer a rich and varied extra-curricular programme which develops character and nurtures students’ talents and interests as well as numerous opportunities for adventurous trips and exciting visits, both in the UK and abroad. 

Our drive for continuous improvement is underpinned by our vision ‘We want everyone to enjoy their learning and feel valued for who they are’. Promoting a working environment and culture where colleagues can learn, contribute, and thrive is fundamental to our success. The Burgate is outward looking, working in close partnership with other local schools in Hampshire and beyond, offering opportunities for collaboration which we see as being a vital element to ensure the on-going success of our school and college.  We believe in the power of partnership, fostering strong collaborations with parents and the wider community to ensure that all students can achieve their best in a safe, supportive setting where they learn happily and well. 

If you join the vibrant and positive community of The Burgate, you can expect to receive our full support towards your career development with high-quality professional development and wellbeing support as we continue to strive to make The Burgate the best place to study and work. Staff at The Burgate typically make rapid internal progression and our staff turnover is exceptionally low. 

If you’re ready to make an impact, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Burgate School, where your contributions truly matter. 

We very much look forward to meeting you.