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

Queen Elizabeth High School is a thriving 13-18 community high school – current roll 1316 including 390 in Sixth Form. QEHS is a high achieving school, ranked second in the North East in the Sunday Times Parent Power listings for 2023.

Hexham Middle School is a large and flourishing middle school with 608 pupils on roll.

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

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.

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

  • Teacher of Science 
  • Salary MPR/UPR
  • Permanent – 0.8fte
  • Commencing 1st January 2025

We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced teachers.

Queen Elizabeth High School wishes to appoint a teacher of science. The successful candidate’s timetable will include GCSE and A-Level chemistry, as well as some biology and physics classes up to GCSE. Our Science department is outstanding and achieves some of the best outcomes in the North-East.

We expect our teachers to have the necessary subject knowledge to teach high achieving GCSE and A-Level students and the skills to be able to inspire, motivate and support all students whatever their needs or abilities. You would be joining a friendly and supportive team with a well-established collegial ethos.

Queen Elizabeth High School is a friendly, welcoming, successful, mixed comprehensive with a proud history dating back to Elizabethan times. Our ‘outstanding eagerness to promote good learning’ is drawn directly from the original charter granted to the people of Hexham in 1599 to educate the town’s young people. It forms the basis of our ethos today Respect, Engage, Aspire, which centres on our belief in the highest academic standards for everyone and our valuing of education in its broadest sense. There is much that is already very good at our school: confident, well-behaved learners, dedicated, loyal staff and supportive parents. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

Please note that we reserve the right to amend or withdraw this advert at anytime. 

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 recruitment@qehs.net.

Please see the job description for more details.

You can apply for the role by submitting an application form and personal statement to recruitment@qehs.net The deadline in Wednesday 23 October at 12.30pm with interviews held on Thursday 24 October.

Support Staff Vacancies

  • Learning Support Assistant, based at Queen Elizabeth High School
  • Fixed Term Contract until 18 July 2025.
  • Support Staff contract, Band 3.
  • Maximum 28hr over 5 days – working hours 8:50-3:20.
  • Pro rata salary based on 28hrs a week across 5 days is £15,187per annum

We are seeking a committed and passionate Learning Support Assistant to help provide personal care as well as academic, social and emotional support across all areas of the curriculum at Queen Elizabeth High School. This role is to work with a specific student who uses a wheelchair and will require a level of personal care whilst at school. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who places pupil success and strong relationships at the heart of what they do.

Working under the direction of the Assistant SENDCO for our special educational needs department, you will be at the forefront of the high school’s SEND provision. Although this role is to work specifically with one student you will be expected to work with all colleagues, students, and their parents/carers to build strong, positive relationships to enable all students to fulfil their potential. You will be ambitious for the success of all students 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 high school set in the historical market town of Hexham and are co-located with Hexham Middle 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 students, parents/carers, staff, and the local community making this a successful, friendly, and welcoming school. Students at QEHS have an eagerness to learn and achieve very well academically. We pride ourselves on the care we give the children at QEHS.

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.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw 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.

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

  • Learning Support Assistant, based at Hexham Middle School
  • Fixed Term Contract until 18 July 2025
  • Support Staff contract, Band 3.
  • 28hr per week – working hours 8:50-3:20 5 days per week
  • Pro rata salary based on 28hrs a week across 5 days is £15,187per 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 pupils. 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, pupils and parents to build strong, positive relationships to enable all pupils 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 pupil 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 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.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw 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.

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

The closing date for applications is Friday 25 October with interviews being held the following week.

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

  • Catering Assistant
  • Salary Band 1 (hourly rate £11.59)
  • Variable Hours Contracts (between 5 & 16.25 hours per week)
  • Core Hours Between 9:30am – 2:30pm

We are looking for self-motivated, well-organised and enthusiastic people to join our team to assist in the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments to students and staff. Previous experience of working within a kitchen environment would be an advantage but not essential.

You will assist in the preparation of food and in the service of meals and refreshments and undertake associated kitchen duties as directed by the Catering Manager. Basic Food Hygiene Certificates must be achieved within six months of starting work. This will be organised by the school and can be done on site.

Please see the job description for more details.

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. This is also done via the school by an online form.

If you wish to speak to someone regarding the vacancy, please contact HR on [01434] 610300.

Alternatively if you wish to apply, please email a completed application form to recruitment@qehs.net.

 

 

  • Finance Manager
  • Fixed Term Contract until 18 July 2026.
  • Support Staff contract, Band 8 (currently £37,336 to £41,418).
  • Maximum 15hr over 2 days – working hours 8:00-4:30.
  • Pro rata starting salary based on 15hrs a week is £15,136 – £16,791 per annum

We are seeking a new Finance Manager in this part-time, flexible position where you’ll play a central role in our academy trust. You will have the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance professionals, as well as an attention to detail, sound technical knowledge and the skills to prioritise effectively in a busy working environment. You’ll be able to synthesise financial information and provide support to our staff teams to empower them to make efficient and effective use of our resources, and achieve value for money.

Working under the direction of the Chief Finance Officer, you will oversee our financial information systems to ensure that the Trust has accurate, timely and complete financial reports generated by robust financial processes and principles. You will share the job role with our current Finance Manager, who is retiring flexibly from full-time to part-time work.

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 flourishing academy trust based in the historical market town of Hexham and manage two schools: Queen Elizabeth High School and Hexham Middle 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 students, parents/carers, staff, and the local community making this a successful, friendly, and welcoming school. Students at QEHS have an eagerness to learn and achieve very well academically. We pride ourselves on the care we give the children at QEHS.

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.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw 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.

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

The closing date for applications is Monday 4th November 12pm with interviews being held the 7th November.