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 608 pupils on roll.

Queen Elizabeth High School is a thriving 13-18 community high school – current roll 1316 including 390 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

No current vacancies

Support Staff Vacancies

  • Learning Support Assistant, based at Hexham Middle School
  • Fixed Term Contract until 18 July 2025 (Term time only)
  • Support Staff contract, Band 3.
  • Approximately 22 hours per week – working hours between 8:30-16:00 4 days per week
  • Pro rata salary based on 22hrs a week across 4 days is £12,588 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 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 Monday 24 February with interviews being held after half term.

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 £12.26 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.

Application Forms and Further Guidance