Teacher of Science or Early Career Teacher

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Teacher of Science.

• The position will suit an experienced or early career teacher.
Do you believe that there are no limits to student achievement? If so, why not consider joining our school and make a real difference to our students. We are a community where everyone feels they belong and are the best they can be. We have recently been inspected by Ofsted and judged "good" in all areas. The Science department is led by our enthusiastic Director of Science with a team of subject coordinators in physics, chemistry and biology. Science is very popular and is studied from key stage 3 through to key stage 5, running all three sciences at A level. Our STEM Academy as part of our sixth form provision is providing access to students to the STEM labs at the University of Essex, a planned residential trip to CERN next year, visiting lecturers and employers and collaboration with local STEM organisations. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• Be accountable for student progress and development within your classes.
• Be innovative in your own teaching and to develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.
• Plan collaboratively with colleagues in order to promote effective practice and provide a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum.
• Be a form tutor to promote a sense of belonging amongst our students., We are a large secondary school in Colchester and also enjoy a thriving Sixth Form College. We are a popular School with waiting lists for every year and are proud of our strong academic record. We have an excellent and enthusiastic staff led by a strong senior leadership team and we work hard to provide an environment where every student is valued and their varying needs met. Our pastoral care is based upon a highly successful house system and ensures support both for students and parents.
Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.


• Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach "outstanding" lessons in Science
• Ability to implement schemes of work and ensure they are implemented to a high standard
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
If you are a dynamic teacher with experience and passionate about the subject of Science who would like to work in a supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required to join our school, please apply.


• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation., Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
• Closing date: Thursday 23rd January 2025
• Shortlisting: Friday 24th January 2025
• Interview date: w/c 27th January 2025
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.