Teacher of Science and PE (Fixed term until 31/08/2027)
Philip Morant School and College, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2026
Closing date
1 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (M1 - U3)
Teacher of Science and PE (Fixed term until 31/08/2027) job summary
Join a Community Where Everyone Feels They Belong at Philip Morant School and College
Are you wanting to work as a part of a team whose purpose is to enable every member of the community to feel they belong? Do you have the skills to contribute to a learning environment that enables staff and students to be the best they can be?
Philip Morant School and College was judged as “Good” in all areas by Ofsted in September 2023. We are looking for a Teacher of Science and PE who can be a key part in our ongoing improvement journey.
Our school is a calm and orderly place. We work hard to ensure everyone feels welcome. As the largest school in Colchester we have exceptional facilities. Through the Sigma Trust there are many opportunities to work with staff in other schools and to have opportunities for development.
Living and breathing our vision and values starts from interview day, with every applicant welcomed by the Headteacher. From there every member of staff is part of a strong team and support and opportunity is always available.
The Science and PE departments are led by our enthusiastic Directors of Science and PE with a team of subject coordinators.
Our STEM Academy as part of our sixth form provision is providing access to students to the STEM labs at the University of Essex, residential trips to CERN, visiting lecturers and employers and collaboration with local STEM organisations.
Our Sports Academy of 250 students in Sigma Sixth is a key part of our PE provision. Throughout the school students compete at a high level alongside ensuring there is access to sport for everyone.
This role is required to provide more capacity within PE as we are needing to extend our A level provision and within science so we can provide additional support to students. We will consider applications from all science and sport specialisms.
This position will suit an experienced or early career teacher.
This role is offered on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2027.
A Day in the Life:
You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
student progress and development within your classes
innovation in your own teaching and to develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.
collaborative planning with colleagues in order to promote effective practice and provide a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum.
as a form tutor to promote a sense of belonging amongst our students.
What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
Qualified Teacher Status
Demonstrated ability to teach inspiring lessons in Science and PE
Ability to implement schemes of work and ensure they are implemented to a high standard
Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
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 to help manage your everyday healthcare costs
Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being
Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more
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 Midnight, Thursday 1st October via MyNewTerm.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 7th October.
- 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 unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.
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 Philip Morant School and College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1888 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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