If you wish to speak to someone regarding vacancies, please telephone Rachael Stokes, Trust HR Admin Assistant, on 01434 610362 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 1285 including 410 Sixth Form. QEHS is a high achieving school, ranked second in the North East in the Sunday Times Parent Power listings for 2018-19.

Hexham Middle School is a large and flourishing middle school with 480 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

  • Salary MPR/UPR
  • 1.0 fte Permanent contract
  • Suitable for ECTs – Yes
  • Start Date – 1 September 2023 (would consider an earlier start depending on candidate availability)
  • Closing Date for applications: 12 noon Friday 31 March 2023

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic English teacher to make a significant contribution across years 7 to 13 at Hadrian Learning Trust. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic professional who places pupil success at the heart of what they do. As a member of the QEHS team, you will be responsible for shaping our pupils to be respectful young people who have a strong engagement in their education and personal development and who have high aspirations for themselves and their futures.

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 pupils, parents/carers, staff and the local community making this a successful, friendly and welcoming school.  Pupils at QEHS have an eagerness to learn and achieve very well academically.

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.

We welcome applications from teachers who can demonstrate the commitment and ability to:

  • Build relationships rooted in mutual respect
  • Value education in its broadest sense to help us shape citizens of the wider world
  • Ensure that all pupils aspire to achieve their full potential
  • Be creative in approaches to teaching and learning

Applications from ECTs or experienced teachers are very welcome. The successful applicant will access a supportive induction package.

You can find out more details in the Person Specification and Job Description in the link below:

Job Description and Person Specification (pdf)

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 Rachael Stokes on [01434] 610300. Applicants are more than welcome to visit our school and can arrange appointments via recruitment@qehs.net or by calling Rachael Stokes.  

You can apply for the role by submitting an application form and personal statement along with a completed criminal records declaration form to Rachael Stokes, at recruitment@qehs.net.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 31 March 2023.

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

  • Salary MPR/UPR
  • Permanent variable contract between 0.8 and 1.0fte.  Commencing on the 1 September 2023 on 1.0fte.
  • Suitable for ECTs – Yes
  • Start Date – 1 September 2023
  • Closing Date for applications: 12 noon Friday 31 March 2023

Queen Elizabeth High School wishes to appoint a dynamic teacher of ICT to make a significant contribution across years 7 to 13 at Hadrian Learning Trust. The successful candidate’s timetable will potentially include GCSE and A-Level ICT classes. There will also be some general ICT teaching across Year 9 & GCSE. ICT is a popular subject at QE, therefore the relevant skill and subject expertise is desirable. The department is high achieving with a strong team delivering 3 disciplines at GCSE and A-level with high numbers. The person appointed will be required to make and deliver high level resources, to aid the teaching and learning within existing schemes of work, (AQA GCSE).

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, 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. 

You can find out more details in the Person Specification and Job Description in the link below:

Job Description and Person Specification (pdf)

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 Rachael Stokes on 01434 610362 or recruitment@qehs.net.

You can apply for the role by submitting an application form and personal statement along with a completed criminal records declaration form to Rachael Stokes, at recruitment@qehs.net.

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.

Closing Date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 31 March 2023.

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

Support Staff Vacancies

  • Support Staff contract, Band 4, 37 Hours per week, term time plus 10 additional days
  • Pro rata salary from £19 708 (SCP 7) rising to £21 193 (SCP 11) per annum.  Full year working could also be discussed at interview if desirable.
  • Permanent contract
  • Start Date – as soon as possible
  • Closing Date for applications: 3pm Friday 31 March 2023

We are a high performing Multi Academy Trust in Hexham looking to grow and develop talented individuals that wish to flourish in the support operations side of our Academy.  We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to work as the PA to the Executive Headteacher, Heads of School and Clerk to the Trust board. As PA to the Executive Headteacher and Heads of School you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive administrative support service to a team that manage complex tasks and completing demands on a daily basis.  The individual should have a professional, friendly demeanour and possess excellent attention to detail in their written work.  In the role of Clerk to the Trust Board you will be expected to take minutes in Trust board committee meetings, compile and publish those minutes in a timely manner in line with Trust procedures.

As an employer in return we can offer you:

  • A supportive and talented staff team
  • The opportunity to learn new skills and develop
  • A great working environment in a new school building
  • A comprehensive wellbeing package
  • Access to the fitness suite

The opportunity to become part of a happy school with friendly staff who work hard to ensure our ethos of “engage, respect, aspire”.  When completing your application form, please ensure there are no gaps in your employment history that are not explained. 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.

The working pattern and salary will be discussed at interview.  A full job description and person specification can be found below

Job Description and Person Specification (pdf)

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 Rachael Stokes on [01434] 610362.  If you wish to apply, please email your letter of application, completed application form and declaration form to recruitment@qehs.net.  Application packs are available below.

Closing Date: 3pm Friday 31 March 2023.

Interviews are scheduled for the following week.

The Trust reserves the right to change and amend this advert at any time.

  • Organistation – Queen Elizabeth High School, part of Hadrian Learning Trust
  • Job Title – Rowing Coach (reporting to the QEHS Rowing Club Leader)
  • Salary – To be discussed at Interview and dependent on experience.  Commensurate with coaching pay rates.
  • Location – Hexham
  • Contract type – Casual

Queen Elizabeth High School has a strong sporting ethos, with rowing accessed by students through the school’s extra-curricular activities programme. The rowing club has an excellent reputation, with training facilities on site and very good boat storage with water access at Tyne Green Country Park, Hexham.  

As a result of an expanding membership, the school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Rowing Coach on a casual basis.  The role of the coach will be to work with individuals and groups aged 13 to 19 to support them in achieving their sporting goals, as well as to fulfil other reasonable duties as requested, ensuring compliance with RowSafe guidance.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for experience of life in a school before undertaking a PGCE or equivalent, or those looking for employment whilst at university, or who have just left, perhaps managing this position alongside another job role.  Or, you may simply wish to pursue your own interest in rowing.  Eitherway, it is essential that the successful candidate will have a genuine passion for rowing and be expected to have a high level of rowing knowledge (either as a coach and/or through experience as an athlete).  The successful candidate will possess the drive and enthusiasm to build on the recent accomplishments of the rowing club and be willing to contribute fully to the life of the club, including running evening rowing sessions, weekend events, fixtures, and trips and coaching outside of term time.

This is a new role in our organisation but it will be fully supported by the Club Leader and the large number of committed parent volunteers who assist in the administration and smooth running of the club.

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact the Club Leader, Pamela Walton, via pwalton@qehs.net or Rachael Stokes, Trust HR Assistant, via recruitment@qehs.net.

You can find out more details in the Job Description and Person Specification in the link below:

If you would like to apply for the post, then please submit a cover letter, completed application form and declaration form, to Rachael Stokes at recruitment@qehs.net .

Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time, and subsequent offers of employment will be made conditional upon satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks including the completion of a satisfactory DBS check through school. 

Hadrian Learning Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and adopts recruitment procedures that promote their safety and well-being.

  • Salary Band 3 Point 5
  • £11.19 per hour on a casual contract

We are seeking exam invigilators on a casual employment basis, term time only, to meet the needs of the school’s annual examination timetable.  Typically, working opportunities run from November through to the end of June each year.  You will be responsible for administering exam arrangements in line with school and Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) guidelines.  Prior to commencing employment with Hadrian Learning Trust full training will be provided for the role.  Our current team of Invigilators come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels, from ex-teachers to NHS workers and ex-police officers and various private sector roles.  Some have caring responsibilities and require flexibility, others have retired from their previous roles but still wish to undertake a part time role that suits them.  All applications from perspective candidates will be considered. 

The role of Exam Invigilators presents a great opportunity to work with a great team and within one of the best schools in the North East.  The role of an exam invigilator, is truly flexible employment, you can chose to undertake as many or, as few exam invigilation sessions as you would like to commit too.   

Please apply by completing the attached application form and declaration form and submit to recruitment@qehs.net

  • Permanent Variable Hours Contract
  • Hours variable between locations, starting on 16.25 hours per week.
  • Core hours of work between 10:15am and 2:30pm
  • £10.51 per hour
  • Hours per week to be reviewed on a term by term basis

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 for 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, ideally, six months of commencement.

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 Rachael Stokes on [01434] 610300.

If you wish to apply, please email your letter of application, completed application form and declaration form to recruitment@qehs.net

  • £10.51  per hour.  (Band 1 with living wage supplement)

Having moved to new school facilities in September 2021.  We are looking for self-motivated, well-organised and enthusiastic people to join our team to assist in cleaning our sites at both QEHS and HMS.  Previous experience of working within a school environment  is not essential. Hours are flexible and varied.  Please give Rachael Stokes a call on 01434 610362 if you wish to discuss.