Teacher of Science
Hexham Middle School
Northumberland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale/UPS - 1.00fte
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2014
Job overview
Teacher of Science, Hexam, Northumberland
Main Scale/UPS - 1.00fte
To teach science in Years 5-8 (KS2 and KS3). The science department in Hexham Middle School aims to develop and stimulate interest in, and to encourage investigation of the world around us. We are looking for an able and dynamic teacher who is willing to contribute positively and imaginatively to this very important curriculum area.
Hexham Middle School is a large and flourishing middle school set in the historical market town of Hexham, 25 minutes drive from Newcastle along the Tyne Valley. We currently have 480 pupils on roll. 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 a high performing educational institution.
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.
Please apply on line by clicking on https://www.hirewire.co.uk/job/50420/ If you wish to speak to someone regarding the vacancy please telephone Barbara Shevlin, PA to Headteacher, on 01434 610301 or email bshevlin@qehs.net (please note school is closed for the Easter break from 7 to 21 April 2014).
Closing Date for applications: 22 April 2014
Wanless Lane,
Hexham
NE46 1BU
About Hexham Middle School
- Hexham Middle School
- Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham
- Northumberland
- NE46 3JB
- United Kingdom
Hexham Middle School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, middle secondary school situated in Hexham, Northumberland. It is an academy converter that is part of the multi-academy Hadrian Learning Trust, which currently sponsors one other school, Queen Elizabeth High School.
Hexham opened as an academy in September 2016. It provides 635 places for middle school students between the ages of 9 and 13 when fully subscribed.
Executive Headteacher
Graeme Atkins
Values & Vision
Hexham is a school that prides itself on being friendly, safe and welcoming, at the same time as providing its students with an environment where they are encouraged to reach their full academic potential.
The school ethos is built on the values of mutual respect and tolerance. Teachers never underestimate the positive effect of extra-curricular activities to enhance students’ educational experience. Hexham is committed to growing students’ knowledge, understanding, skills and mindset, helping them to develop the confidence they will need to make their next steps into further education and the world of work.
Ofsted Report
“The executive headteacher, ably supported by the head of school, senior team and governing body, is determined to make the school the very best it can be. The school continues to improve at a pace. Currently, from their different starting points, pupils make good progress in most subjects, including English and mathematics. Extra-curricular activities are given a high priority, as leaders say that ‘arts, sport and other opportunities help shape pupils as individuals and as citizens of the wider world’.”
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