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Teacher of Science

Job details
Posting date: 10 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 March 2026
Location: Durham, DH1 2AG
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: abcda068-aebc-46e5-8b05-01ac0c93bdc3

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified to degree level and above in a subject relevant to the post
• Qualified to teach in the UK
• Right to work in the UK
• Understanding of role regarding safeguarding and child protection
• Knowledge of KS3 and KS4 curriculum in science

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for a science teacher to join our school. This post is suitable for ECT or more experienced teachers.

As a passionate science 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 strongly advise getting in touch for an informal chat with the Headteacher as we have very low staff turnover and jobs do not come up very often.

Further details about the role

Details are also available via the school websitewww.belmontschool.org.ukor alternatively contact Elaine Morgan on 0191 3865715

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: 9am Friday 6th March 2026

Interviews will take place WB 16th March 2026

(applications should be made on the appropriate application form only and emailed to school@belmontschool.org.uk or posted to the school address, please note we are not able to accept CVs).

Belmont Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. This post is open to job share. The County Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

✓✓ Applicants with disabilities will be invited for an interview if the essential job criteria are met.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Belmont Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants The County Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

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