The successful applicant will be a hard working and conscientious individual who will have the ability to undertake different roles within a senior leadership team, but who has a particular passion for leading and developing the quality of teaching and learning based on a sound understanding of the academic research into what works.

‘QE’ is a successful, mixed 13-18 comprehensive with just over 1,300 students on roll. It has a long-standing reputation for high quality provision and outcomes and is recognised as one of the top performing schools in the North East. The school is a warm, friendly and welcoming place and relationships amongst staff and students are excellent.

As an Assistant Headteacher with us, you will be part of a supportive and dedicated team of senior leaders who have worked hard in recent years to develop a strong curriculum offer, an approach to pedagogy informed by the research evidence, effective relational behaviour management practice and systems, and a comprehensive personal development offer. We are proud of our record but recognise that for ongoing success we need to continue to adapt and improve to meet the various challenges facing schools today, and we want you to be a part of that. 

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 etc, etc.

Further details and the application pack are available via the Vacancies section of the school website. Applications should be submitted via MyNewTerm.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

Queen Elizabeth High School and Hadrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, online searches and other pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Hadrian Learning Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.