Teacher of English

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Community School is seeking an English teacher to cover a maternity period of at least one year (Easter 27 - Easter 28 approx). The post is suitable for ECT or more experienced teachers, with flexible working requests considered.

As an English teacher, you will contribute to a supportive environment where staff are well motivated and students achieve strong academic results. Belmont prides itself on excellent welfare and ongoing induction for new staff.

Qualifications

• Suitable for ECT or more experienced teachers.

Responsibilities

• As a passionate English teacher, you will have the energy and commitment to help drive the students' learning.
• Central to the success of our school is a team that works hard for the students and each other.
• Belmont Community School has fantastic facilities and offers an excellent induction programme.

Job description

We are looking for an English teacher to cover a period of maternity which will last at least one year (Easter 27 - Easter 28 approx). This post is suitable for ECT or more experienced teachers. We would seriously consider part time or flexible working requests for this position.

As a passionate English teacher, you will have the energy and commitment to help drive the students' learning. Central to the success of our school is a team that works hard for the students and each other. In return, we will support you to ensure you achieve your ambitions. We take a sensible approach to workload and our staff are well motivated and enjoy coming to work. As our name implies, the school lies at the heart of its community. As a result of high expectations, enthusiastic teaching and very positive relationships, students enjoy school and want to do well. Belmont has a track record of excellent academic results, outstanding student welfare and great staff well being.

Belmont Community School has fantastic facilities within our newly built school and offers an excellent induction programme and an exciting learning and teaching environment.

Quite simply, Belmont is a great place to work! If you are considering this opportunity, we have very low staff turnover and jobs do not come up very often.

Details are also available via the school website www.belmontschool.org.uk.

Closing date: Sunday 29th November

Interview date: Week commencing 7th December 2026

Durham County Council is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender's act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks. In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Belmont Community School

The Links

Durham

DH1 2AG

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.belmontschool.org.uk

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