Curriculum Leader

Hadrian Learning Trust comprises two co-located schools set in the historical market town of Hexham. 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 these successful, friendly and welcoming schools. Pupils across our trust have an eagerness to learn and achieve very well academically. We pride ourselves on the care we give the children in both middle and high school.

You will be at the forefront of leading the RE curriculum from Key Stage 2 to 4, with scope to drive forward and expand provision at Queen Elizabeth High School. You will lead the consistent implementation of an ambitious curriculum to ensure the intended impact for all pupils. You will work with colleagues, learners and their parents/carers to build strong, positive relationships to enable all pupils to fulfil their potential. You will be ambitious for the success of all learners and will establish an environment where high expectations are embedded across your teaching team.

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.

The successful applicant will access a supportive induction and continual professional development 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.

Please see the attached job description for more details.

**Interviews **are scheduled for week commencing 22 April 2024

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