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Valley Gardens Middle School

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Valley Gardens Middle School Logo
  • Our school
    • Welcome
    • About Us
    • International Dimension
    • Information
      • Our Vision
      • Public Calendar
      • Governing Body
      • Admissions
      • School Prospectus
      • Important Policies
      • Achievements
      • Term Dates
      • Uniform
      • PE and Sport Premium
      • Public Sector Duty
      • Financial Information
      • Remote Learning
      • Personal Development at Valley Gardens Middle School
      • Young Carers
    • Core Values
      • Kindness
      • Resilience
      • Respect
    • British Values
    • SEN & Disability
    • Pastoral Structure
    • Ofsted Report
    • Pupil Premium
    • Staff
    • Performance Tables
    • School Council
    • Careers
    • Contact us
  • Curriculum
  • Safeguarding
    • Safeguarding
    • Digital Safeguarding
    • Report a safeguarding concern
    • Mental Health Support Pathway
    • Lockdown, evacuation and invacuation
    • Signposting & Resources
  • Extra Curricular
    • Clubs Timetable
    • School Trips
  • Parents
    • Events
    • Charity
    • Sustainable Travel
      • Travel Plan
      • Go Smarter For Parents
      • VGMS Go Smarter Map
    • Letters Home
    • Breakfast and After School Care
    • Year 4 Transition
    • Attendance and Absence
    • Homework
    • Rewards and Sanctions
    • School Day
    • School Meals
    • Term Dates
    • Useful Forms
    • Behaviour
  • Vacancies
  • Reading at VGM
    • Reading at Valley Gardens
    • Key Stage 2
    • Key Stage 3
    • Phonics Strategy
    • VGMS Reading Strategy Overview
  • Important Policies
Valley Gardens Middle School
  • Our school
    • Welcome
    • About Us
    • International Dimension
    • Information
      • Our Vision
      • Public Calendar
      • Governing Body
      • Admissions
      • School Prospectus
      • Important Policies
      • Achievements
      • Term Dates
      • Uniform
      • PE and Sport Premium
      • Public Sector Duty
      • Financial Information
      • Remote Learning
      • Personal Development at Valley Gardens Middle School
      • Young Carers
    • Core Values
      • Kindness
      • Resilience
      • Respect
    • British Values
    • SEN & Disability
    • Pastoral Structure
    • Ofsted Report
    • Pupil Premium
    • Staff
    • Performance Tables
    • School Council
    • Careers
    • Contact us
  • Curriculum
  • Safeguarding
    • Safeguarding
    • Digital Safeguarding
    • Report a safeguarding concern
    • Mental Health Support Pathway
    • Lockdown, evacuation and invacuation
    • Signposting & Resources
  • Extra Curricular
    • Clubs Timetable
    • School Trips
  • Parents
    • Events
    • Charity
    • Sustainable Travel
      • Travel Plan
      • Go Smarter For Parents
      • VGMS Go Smarter Map
    • Letters Home
    • Breakfast and After School Care
    • Year 4 Transition
    • Attendance and Absence
    • Homework
    • Rewards and Sanctions
    • School Day
    • School Meals
    • Term Dates
    • Useful Forms
    • Behaviour
  • Vacancies
  • Reading at VGM
    • Reading at Valley Gardens
    • Key Stage 2
    • Key Stage 3
    • Phonics Strategy
    • VGMS Reading Strategy Overview
  • Important Policies

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Contact the school

Call 0191 9176667 Email [email protected]

Vacancies

Teaching Assistant (x 2)

We are looking to appoint two outstanding Teaching Assistants who will contribute to the continued success of our high‑performing school.
We are looking to recruit a reliable, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our effective and successful support team.
The successful candidate will:
• work with individual pupils and small groups
• be full members of the Learning Support Team and work flexibly and collaboratively
• have a good understanding of Key Stage 2 and 3 subject areas
• be able to communicate effectively and build relationships with pupils with a range of abilities
• be a competent first aider or be prepared to take on relevant training

The School has an Additionally Resourced Provision for pupils with Learning Difficulties, so experience in this
area would also be desirable.
The successful candidate will need to be a team player who is prepared to commit to the school. They will
have excellent communication skills and be able to work on their own initiative.
In your application, please outline your skills, strengths and relevant experience. Please note that CVs will not
be considered; all applications must be submitted using the official application form provided.

Closing date: 22/10/2026

Advert – Teaching Assistant

Job Description – Teaching Assistant

Support Staff Application Form

 

Head of Drama

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, dynamic, and inspirational Head of Drama to lead our exceptionally successful Drama department into its next exciting chapter. Our Drama department already operates at an outstanding standard, benefiting from enthusiastic pupils, dedicated leadership, and strong support across the school. The successful candidate will be someone with the vision, drive, and creative passion to build upon these foundations and take performance art at Valley Gardens to even greater heights.

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School Address

Valley Gardens Middle School

Valley Gardens

Whitley Bay

NE25 9AQ

Contact Info

0191 9176667

[email protected]

Core Values – Kindness, Resilience, Respect
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