The role

At Hexham Middle School, we are seeking an inspirational and dynamic primary teacher to make a significant contribution across Years 5 and 6. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic professional who places pupil success at the heart of what they do. As a member of the HMS 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.

This post will involve teaching a range of primary subjects across Key Stage 2, but we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with a specialism, interest, background or willingness to teach Design and Technology. All essential training will be available for the successful candidate and the postholder would be supported by a team of specialist teachers in the trust. Candidates without a Design and Technology interest/background are very welcome to apply.

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

-        Build positive 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 

-        Inspire pupils in their subjects and stay up to date with the latest subject-specific research and teaching approaches

-        Be creative in their approach to teaching and learning in a range of subjects

About our school

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 Hexham Middle School have an eagerness to learn and achieve very well academically.

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.

Applications from ECTs and experienced teachers are very welcome. The successful applicant will access a supportive induction 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 us on [01434] 610300. Applicants are encouraged to visit our school and can arrange appointments via recruitment@qehs.net.

To apply for this post, please submit your application via My New Term (our online recruitment platform).

Closing date for applications: Thursday 11 June 9.30am

Interviews: Tuesday 16 June