If you wish to speak to someone regarding vacancies, please telephone on 01434 610300 or email recruitment@qehs.net.  Please can all reference requests, including for current staff, be sent to recruitment@qehs.net.

Hexham Middle School is a large and flourishing middle school with 600 pupils on roll.

Queen Elizabeth High School is a thriving 13-18 community high school – current roll 1292 including 367 in 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.

Ofsted has praised our school for our inclusive nature and the quality of advice, guidance and support we offer our pupils. We are committed to enabling all of our students to develop their knowledge and understanding, skills and mindset, so that they can take their next steps with confidence. 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. We reserve the right to change or amend our adverts at any time.

Where specified in the Job description and person specification, the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for these posts.  Candidates must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

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

  • CURRICULUM LEADER: RE
  • Required from September 2024
  • MPR/UPR (plus TLR 2b) 1.0fte permanent

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Curriculum Leader of RE to make a significant contribution across both Hexham Middle School and Queen Elizabeth High School. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic professional who places pupil success at the heart of what they do. The Curriculum Leader of RE is responsible for shaping our pupils to be respectful young people who have a strong engagement in their RE learning and who have high aspirations for themselves and their futures. This is an exciting opportunity to lead RE provision across the trust (both schools) and to drive forward an engaging, progressive curriculum journey from Year 5 to Year 11.

Hadrian Learning Trust comprises two co-located schools set in the historical market town of Hexham. In September 2021, we moved into brand new school buildings with state-of-the-art learning facilities. We cherish the strong partnerships that exist between pupils, parents/carers, staff and the local community making these successful, friendly and welcoming schools.  Pupils across our trust have an eagerness to learn and achieve very well academically. We pride ourselves on the care we give the children in both middle and high school.

You will be at the forefront of leading the RE curriculum from Key Stage 2 to 4, with scope to drive forward and expand provision at Queen Elizabeth High School. You will lead the consistent implementation of an ambitious curriculum to ensure the intended impact for all pupils. You will work with colleagues, learners and their parents/carers to build strong, positive relationships to enable all pupils to fulfil their potential. You will be ambitious for the success of all learners and will establish an environment where high expectations are embedded across your teaching team.

We place a high value on our activity programme beyond the classroom and are proud of the many and varied enriching activities that form part of our educational offer. We have high expectations of behaviour and attitudes and strive to enhance the personal development of our pupils through a well-sequenced curriculum experience. We invest strongly in our teachers’ professional development and the successful applicant will be well-supported to become the best they can be.

The successful applicant will access a supportive induction and continual professional development package.

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.

If you wish to speak to someone regarding the vacancy, please contact our HR Team on [01434] 610300. Applicants are encouraged to visit our school and can arrange appointments via recruitment@qehs.net or by calling the HR Team.

Please see the job description for more details.

If you wish to apply for the role, please submit an application form and cover letter to recruitment@qehs.net.

If you wish to have a confidential discussion about the role, or would like to arrange to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact our recruitment team on 01434 610362 or send an email to recruitment@qehs.net.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17 April 2024 9.30am

Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 22 April 2024

Support Staff Vacancies

Catering – We are looking for self-motivated, well-organised and enthusiastic people to join our catering team to assist in the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments to students and staff. Working as part of a team is key to this role and a level of flexibility is also required. We have variable contracts between 5 and 16.25 hours per week with the possibility of overtime. The core hours of work are between 9:30am and 2:30pm during term time only with 1 plus day to be done during the holidays. The rate of pay is £11.60 an hour.

If you would like to discuss this role further please contact HR on 01434 610300 or recruitment@qehs.net

Cleaner – We are looking for self-motivated and well organised people to join our site team as cleaning staff. Responsibilities can include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and emptying bins and to clean designated areas such as toilets, classrooms and corridors. The rate of pay is £11.60 an hour and the hours of work can be variable.

If you would like to discuss this role further please contact HR on 01434 610300 or recruitment@qehs.net

Salary Band 3 (SCP 5-6)

Pro-rata Salary £20,276-20,616  per annum based upon working 37 hours per week (term time plus 5 days) permanent contract.

We are a high performing Multi Academy Trust looking to grow and develop talented individuals that wish to specialise in the operations side of our schools.  We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to work as part of our busy science technician team.  Your role will be to provide administration support to the team as well as assist in the preparation of practical resources and facilities. Full training will be provided, experiences of working within a science lab is not essential. The key duties and responsibilities in this role are:

  • Administrative support to the science technicians in planning, ordering and preparing for practical experiments
  • Preparing resources and assembling apparatus for class practicals and clearing away after use including the collecting, checking, and returning of equipment to stores
  • Setting up practical demonstrations in laboratories (full training provided)
  • Keeping up to date with health and safety requirements and current procedures and practices through continuing professional development
  • Ensuring the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and responding to actual or potential hazards in line with policies and procedures.
  • Ensuring the safe storage of equipment, chemicals and materials including checking stock, keeping records, general cleaning, repair, maintenance and testing of equipment

The successful candidate for this role should be able to demonstrate the following:

  • A genuine enthusiasm for science.
  • Attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  • Ability to follow procedures
  • The ability to identify work priorities and efficiently manage own workload.
  • Flexible and adaptable attitude.
  • Strong practical and organisational skills.
  • Initiative to work independently but also work as part of a team.
  • Willingness to learn.

In return we can offer you:

  • A supportive and talented staff team
  • The opportunity to learn new skills
  • A great working environment in a new school building
  • A wellbeing package for all of our staff
  • Gym membership

Ofsted has praised our school for our inclusive nature and the quality of advice, guidance and support we offer our pupils. We are committed to enabling all of our students to develop their knowledge and understanding, skills and mindset, so that they can take their next steps with confidence. 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.  We reserve the right to change or amend this advert at any time.

Please see the job description for more details.

If you wish to apply for the role, please submit an application form and cover letter to recruitment@qehs.net.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27 March 2024

If you require any further information please contact us by email: recruitment@qehs.net or via telephone 01434 610362.

Learning Support Assistant, based primarily at Hexham Middle School.

  • Start date: Fixed term contract until 31 August 2024 (with a possibility of extension depending on funding)
  • Part-time: Support Staff contract, Band 3, 22.4 hours per week (over 4 days), term time plus 3 additional days
  • Pro rata salary: £11 154 per annum
  • Start Date: As soon as possible

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to help provide academic, social and emotional support to our SEN students from September. Working under the direction of the Assistant SENDCo for our special educational needs department, you will be at the forefront of the middle school’s SEND provision.  You will work with colleagues, students and parents to build strong, positive relationships to enable all students to fulfil their potential and access all of the opportunities we have to offer at HMS. You will be ambitious for the success of the student and will establish an environment where high expectations and targeted support are fully embedded.

The successful applicant will access a supportive induction and training package. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

We are a large and flourishing middle school set in the historical market town of Hexham and are co-located with Queen Elizabeth High School as part of Hadrian Learning Trust. In September 2021, we moved into brand new school buildings with state-of-the-art learning facilities. We cherish the strong partnerships that exist between pupils, parents/carers, staff, and the local community, making this a successful, friendly, and welcoming school. Pupils at HMS have an eagerness to learn and achieve very well academically. We pride ourselves on the care we give the children at HMS.

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.

Job Description & Person Specification (PDF)

If you wish to speak to someone regarding the vacancy, please contact the HR team on 01434 610362 or email recruitment@qehs.net.

Application packs are available from our website.  If you wish to apply, please email your letter of application, completed application form to recruitment@qehs.net.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this advert at any time.

Salary Band 3 (SCP 5-6)

Pro-rata Salary £20,276-20,616  per annum based upon working 37 hours per week (term time plus 5 days) permanent contract

We are a high performing Multi Academy Trust looking to grow and develop talented individuals that wish to specialise in the operations side of our Academy.  We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed people to work as part of our busy Science technician team.  Your role would be to coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance, advice and expertise in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum. The key duties and responsibilities in this role are:

  • Preparing resources and assembling apparatus for class practicals and clearing away after use including the collecting, checking, and returning of equipment to stores
  • Setting up practical demonstrations in laboratories
  • Trialling experiments
  • Giving technical advice to teachers
  • Keeping up to date with health and safety requirements and current procedures and practices through continuing professional development
  • Ensuring the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and responding to actual or potential hazards.
  • Ensuring the safe storage of equipment, chemicals and materials including checking stock, keeping records, general cleaning, repair, maintenance and testing of equipment

The successful candidate for this role should be able to demonstrate the following:

  • A genuine enthusiasm for Science.
  • The ability to identify work priorities and efficiently manage own workload.
  • Flexible and adaptable attitude.
  • Strong practical and organisational skills.
  • Initiative to work independently but also work as part of a team.
  • Willingness to learn.

In return we can offer you:

  • A supportive and talented staff team
  • The opportunity to learn new skills
  • A great working environment in a new school building
  • A wellbeing package for all of our staff
  • Gym membership

Ofsted has praised our school for our inclusive nature and the quality of advice, guidance and support we offer our pupils. We are committed to enabling all of our students to develop their knowledge and understanding, skills and mindset, so that they can take their next steps with confidence. 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.  We reserve the right to change or amend this advert at any time.

Please see the job description for more details.

If you wish to apply for the role, please submit an application form and cover letter to recruitment@qehs.net.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27th March 2024

If you require any further information please contact us by email: recruitment@qehs.net or via telephone 01434 610362.