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Head of History
Belmont Community School, Durham, DH1 2AG6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS-UP
Additional allowances
TLR2B
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Head of History to join our school.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging, hands-on lessons that bring ideas to life working alongside our talented team of technology professionals.
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 consequently 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.
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 low staff turnover and jobs do not come up very often.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Friday 15th May.
Interviews will take place: Thursday 21st May.
(applications should be made on the appropriate application form only and emailed to e.morgan@belmontschool.org.uk or posted to the school address, please note we are not able to accept CVs).
What the school offers its staff
Belmont Community School has fantastic facilities within our newly built school and offers an excellent induction programme and an exciting learning and teaching environment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Belmont Community School 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.
s part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with KCSIE, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Belmont Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 847 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Belmont Community School website
- Email address
- e.morgan@belmontschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01913865715
As our name implies, the school lies at the heart of its community. Belmont is a leafy suburb on the outskirts of Durham City. As a result of high expectations, enthusiastic teaching and very positive relationships, students enjoy school and perform well.
Arranging a visit to Belmont Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.morgan@belmontschool.org.uk.
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