Head of History
Belmont Community School
Durham, County
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- +TLR2B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2024
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of History to join our high performing school. As an inspirational and passionate teacher who is relentless in the pursuit of the highest standards of student progress, you will have the energy and commitment to help drive students’ learning. Central to the success of our school is a team of dedicated staff that work hard for our students and each other.
Our last Ofsted report recognised the high expectations, strong leadership, great teaching and positive relationships that underpin the good progress made by our students. The successful applicant will therefore have a track record of securing similarly strong outcomes for their classes.
In return, staff are well supported and developed through our CPD programme. We take a sensible approach to workload and our staff are well motivated and enjoy coming to work. We also offer benefits such as an employee assistance scheme, including counselling services, well being initiatives such as free staff food, free sports activities and staff social events. As a consequence, opportunities to join our school don’t come up very often.
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.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: 9am on Monday 20th May.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 23rd May.
(Please note we are not able to accept CV’s. Applications should be emailed to e.morgan@belmontschool.org.uk or posted to the school address).
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About Belmont Community School
- Belmont Community School
- Buckinghamshire Road, Belmont, Durham
- County Durham
- DH1 2QP
- United Kingdom
Belmont Community School is a popular and successful school for students aged 11-16. It is situated on a spacious green campus site in a leafy eastern suburb of Durham City.
Our vision for the school is quite simple; we want the best for and of our students.
At Belmont we strive to create an environment where we all give our best, in order to achieve the best possible academic standards. We believe every child is an individual and that with clear rules, firm discipline and high quality pastoral care we can give the best opportunities for all children to achieve, irrespective of starting points, background or interests.
Our philosophy is based on the having the highest expectations, doing the simple things right and that hard work will be rewarded.
We are confident that Belmont’s calm and friendly working atmosphere, combined with our strong focus on achievement, the arts and sports, provide children with a great place to learn and succeed in Durham.
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