If you wish to speak to someone regarding vacancies, please telephone Rachael Stokes, Trust HR Admin Assistant, on 01434 610362 or email rstokes@qehs.net

Hexham Middle School is a large and flourishing middle school with 480 pupils on roll.

Queen Elizabeth High School is a thriving 13-18 community high school – current roll 1285 including 410 Sixth Form. 

Our ethos is built around a strong partnership between pupils, parents and the local community and we want to recruit the best staff to help us achieve our vision of being high performing educational institutions.

Both schools are set in the historical market town of Hexham, 25 minutes drive from Newcastle along the Tyne Valley.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Teaching Staff Vacancies

  • Required from 28 January 2019
  • 1.0 FTE Maternity Contract
  • Main Scale / Upper Pay Range

We require inspirational teachers to teach English in this high achieving, caring and inclusive school ranked among the best state schools in the North-East of England. Our English department is highly regarded and the subject is very popular and successful in the school curriculum. We expect our teachers to have the necessary subject knowledge to teach high achieving A Level students and the skills to be able to inspire, motivate and support all students whatever their needs or abilities. We would welcome applications from NQTs and those more experienced professionals.

QEHS is a flourishing 13-18 community high school and specialist performing arts college – current roll 1267 including 358 Sixth Form. Further information about the school can be found on our website.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please apply for this vacancy by submitting your letter of application, application form and criminal records declaration form via quick apply or alternatively email to rstokes@qehs.net. If you wish to speak to someone regarding the vacancy please telephone Rachael Stokes, HR Assistant, on 01434 610362 or email rstokes@qehs.net.

The closing date for application is 3.00pm on Friday 7 December 2018.

Please see below for the relevant application forms.

Support Staff Vacancies

  • Variable Fixed Term contract until 31st August 2019
  • Part time position on a variable hours contract between 11 and 17 hours per week (term time plus 3 days)
  • Salary Band 3 (SCP 14-17) (Pro-rata Salary for full time 28 h.p.w. positions £11,632 p.a)

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) team at HMS. The salary quoted pertains to the full time position of 28 hours per week, (over 5 days).  This role will commence on two days a week, with the expectation that this will increase to three days per week over the course of the contract.

Successful candidates will be self-motivated and display excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for education. This may be your first role in education after recently graduating, or you are contemplating a career in education and a change from your current role.

The specifics of the role can be seen in the job and person specification below, but in essence you will need to be able to develop an understanding of the educational, physical and emotional needs of the children you are supporting.  You should be able to relate well to children and young adults and be committed to supporting them to reach their full potential.  

In order to submit your application, please return the Hadrian Learning Trust application form and Criminal records declaration form via email to rstokes@qehs.net

The closing date is 3.00pm on Friday 7 December 2018.

Please see below for the relevant application forms.

  • £8.49 per hour
  • Permanent contract

We are looking for self-motivated, organised and enthusiastic people to join our team to assist in cleaning our sites at both QEHS and HMS.  It is a lovely environment to work in, reflecting the spirit and energy that working with young people brings. 

This is a permanent contract where the number of hours and days worked can be flexible.  Core working hours are between 3:30pm and 19:30pm on an evening or on a morning between 7:30am and 9am, Monday to Friday, term time only.

If this is a position that appeals to you and you would like more information about the role, please call Rachael Stokes, Human Resources Assistant on 01434 610362 or email on rstokes@qehs.net .

Our aim is that every child will grow into a happy, fulfilled and successful adult.  Therefore, as part of our commitment to safeguarding our children it is a requirement that all staff undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of the recruitment process.

Application Forms and Further Guidance