Early Career Teacher - Science
Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DZ6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 July 2025
Closing date
27 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 November 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 100% FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale (M1-U3)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We're looking for you if you have:
- A willingness to keep up to date with subject knowledge & pedagogy
- Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and children
- The ability to organise and prioritise your own workload
- A positive, helpful and courteous manner when carrying out your professional duties
What the school offers its staff
Why work for The Sigma Trust?
We can offer you:
- Employment on Teachers Pay & Conditions
- Friendly and value driven workplaces
- A robust 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.
Further details about the role
Clacton County High School
Early Career Teacher – Science (Secondary)
Pay Range: Teachers Main Pay Scale
Actual Salary from £31,650 - £43,607 (M1-M6)
Start Date: July 2025
The Role
Clacton County High School is seeking a dynamic, motivated Early Career Teacher to join the school from July 2025.
We also have ECT vacancies for Teacher of Science at the following schools:
- The Colne Community School
- Paxman Academy
- Philip Morant School and College
- St Helena School
- The Stanway School
Please indicate on your application form if you wish to also be considered for any of these schools
As a Teacher, your key responsibilities will include:
- Teach your subject with enthusiasm
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons
- Assess and provide feedback
- Provide care, guidance and support to our young people
- Work as a member of a team
(The full details can be found in the attached Candidate Pack, Job Outline and Person Specification).
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and its schools, please visit our website https://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/our-academies/
Early Career Payments:
Over the last few years eligible teachers of Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Languages have been able to apply for an Early Careers Payment. Eligibility is based on when you start your initial teacher training course and your qualifications. If you would like to find out more please follow this link:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-career-payments-guidance-for-teachers-and-schools
Alongside this the government also has the Targeted Retention Incentive scheme. Payments range from £3,000 to £6,000, applicable subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Computing. Eligible Sigma schools this year are Thomas Lord Audley School, Clacton County High School, Harwich & Dovercourt High School and Paxman Academy. If you would like to find out more please follow this link: targeted retention incentive payments for school teachers
You may wish to consider this as part of your application process. Although, please note these payments have not been confirmed for next year, therefore we can’t guarantee these payments will be available 2025/26. Please note if you are eligible for both the targeted retention incentive andearly-career payments, you can only claim one of these additional payments in the same academic year.
Commitment to 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. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Clacton County High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1829 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Clacton County High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01255 750913
CCHS is a popular and inclusive comprehensive school that sits in the centre of our community and we are all incredibly proud of our achievements. As a school we have the highest expectations of our students and want every one of them to strive to do their best. We believe that our students have an entitlement to a first class education and provide them with the opportunities they need to excel. In return we expect them to work hard and respect and value others. Our aim is to create the right environment where each student is able to maximise their potential to become a confident, Independent and successful adult. We are a forward-thinking school with an innovative curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students whatever their ability or need. Consequently, we have been recognised by the Department for Education as one of the best schools in the country in terms of the progress made by our students. First established in 1928, Clacton County High School has a very proud history within the town.
It has grown significantly over the years to meet the needs of young people in the local area, however, we are not content with standing still. With an expanding number of students, currently approximately 1700, including a sixth form of around 350 on a separate site, we pride ourselves on creating a personal and supportive environment to promote higher expectations and raise aspirations. We are dedicated to making a difference to the lives of our students and are focussed on raising their expectations and aspirations.
Part of our success is achieved through working in collaboration and partnerships, sharing our expertise and, in return, gaining knowledge back from others. In September 2018, CCHS was rated by Ofsted as a good school with many outstanding features, particularly in regard to leadership and our sixth form provision. We are also proud to be the lead school for the local teacher training scheme.
As well as a firm commitment to all of our students, we are also very committed to supporting colleagues, providing a great CPD and training programme with opportunities for career progression and enhancement.
Arranging a visit to Clacton County High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk.
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