Teacher of PE and a Second Subject (Fixed Term)
Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TG14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
24 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of PE and a Second Subject (Fixed Term) job summary
Be a Part of a Community Driven by Opportunity at Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Are you an enthusiastic individual ready to empower students to Be Kind, Be Ready, Be Responsible? Do you want to be part of a community where every professional is dedicated to care, support, and excellence?
At HDHS, we are driven by opportunity and a powerful belief that every student matters. We work to support the young people of Harwich and the surrounding villages, dedicated to maximising their life chances and levelling any inequalities. We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of PE with second subject for a fixed term period to become a vital part of our professional body and help us create an environment where every student knows, understands, and believes that the opportunity is here for them.
Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a dynamic and stimulating environment where you can truly thrive.
We are flexible in our approach to this appointment and would welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time employment. We are also open to discussing fixed-term arrangements to suit individual circumstances and the needs of the school. We welcome applications from ECTs
Fixed term position - January 2027 - August 2027.
A Day in the Life:
You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
- Planning and delivering high-quality lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability, to facilitate progression in students’ learning
- Creating a positive and engaging learning environment which makes effective use of available resources
- Demonstrating enthusiasm for your subject area/s, which will inspire student progress and promote positive outcomes.
What We are Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
- Qualified Teacher Status in the UK and successful teaching experience
- A commitment to the safeguarding of children
- Willingness to keep up to date in subject knowledge and national developments.
- High expectations of self and others
Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.
Professional Development:
A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.
Employee Benefits:
- A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
- A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
- Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
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 processes, 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.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 24th November 2026 at Midnight via My New Term.
Nb: Only fully completed application forms will be accepted. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Harwich and Dovercourt High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1075 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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