Teacher of Maths

Belmont Community School, Durham, DH1 2AG

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048

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 maths

What the school offers its staff

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

As a passionate maths 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 information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

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.

Job Description and Person Specification Teacher of Maths.pdf - 185 KB (opens in new tab)

About Belmont Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, 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: school@belmontschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 0191 3865715
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/belmont-community-school

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 school@belmontschool.org.uk.

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