Current vacancies

This page shows vacancies available within the Council, schools and academies in Darlington.

Please note we do not accept applications by CV.

Council jobs

We advertise all Council jobs on North East Jobs [external link]. You will make your application through the North East Jobs website.

Jobs in schools and academies

Schools and academies may use other methods for submitting applications. You will make your application using the methods stated in the vacancy.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Regardless of:

• age
• disability
• gender or gender reassignment
• marital or civil partnership status
• pregnancy and maternity
• race
• religion or belief
• sexual orientation
• social origin

We undertake to interview any applicant who declares a disability and who meets the essential (minimum) criteria for the job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Privacy statement

We are committed to keeping your data and privacy safe. We take protecting the data of all applicants very seriously.

When you apply for a job we will carry out some checks. These assist with the recruitment process.

We carry these checks in line with national guidance and statutory requirements.

They include:

• contacting referees
• checking employment status
• checking eligibility to work

We will also use this information as needed should your application be successful.

You can read more about how we store and process your data when you apply for a job.

Human resources applicants information as part of recruitment exercises privacy notice.

Our conditions and policies

• Darlington Borough Council – conditions of service pdf version [pdf document]
• Darlington Borough Council – conditions of service word version [word document]
• Recruitment of ex offenders policy statement pdf version [pdf document]
• Recruitment of ex offenders policy statement word version [word document]

 

Vacancy for co-opted member on Police and Crime Panel

The Durham Police and Crime Panel is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual to join it as an independent co-opted member.

The purpose of the panel is to assist the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Durham and Darlington Joy Allen, through providing independent challenge as a critical friend. The panel is made up of seven representatives from Durham County Council and three representatives of Darlington Borough Council and two independent co-opted members.

The panel is looking for a person from the areas of the Borough of Darlington or County Durham to serve as an independent co-opted member from 1 May 2022 for a four-year term.

For further details about the role, including who is eligible to apply, go to www.durham.gov.uk/policeandcrimepanel

A copy of the application pack is available by request by email at [email protected]

Those who require further information on the role should call 03000 269732 for an informal chat to be arranged. The closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 11 February.