Teacher of English

Hexham Middle School, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026 (or earlier if possible)

• Closing date

  21 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) 0.6 - 0.8fte (variable contract, initially 0.8fte)

Teacher of English job summary

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic English teacher to make a significant contribution across years 5 to 8 at Hexham Middle School. 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. For candidates with suitable experience, the opportunity to lead the subject on a temporary basis will be discussed at interview. This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring subject leaders.

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.

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

- Inspire pupils across the full range of National Curriculum subjects

- 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.

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 more than welcome to visit our school and can arrange appointments via recruitment@qehs.net.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hexham Middle School

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 606 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hexham Middle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hexham-middle-school-hexham

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 pride ourselves on the positive relationships we build and the individualised care and support we give the children in our school. The school is situated in Hexham – a short drive from Newcastle and with local transport links to both Carlisle and Newcastle.

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