Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover/Permanent)

Job Description

PHILIP MORANT SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

TEACHER OF SCIENCE (Maternity Cover/Permanent)

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £23,720 - £39,406 (Point M1 - U3)

Possibility of a TLR for the right candidate.

Start Date: 1st January 2020

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding and inspirational teacher of Science. The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified 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.

There could be the opportunity for a TLR with this role for the right candidate.

This post will be Maternity Cover/Permanent. We will consider applications for both.

The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.

We're looking for you if you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status

• Ability to teach "outstanding" lessons in Science across all disciplines

• A passion for teaching and making a real difference to young people

• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection

The ability to teach A Level Biology would be advantageous.

If you are a dynamic, newly qualified teacher or a teacher with experience, 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.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School and College?

We can offer you:

· 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: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme

Staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships. Excellent support is provided by the Sigma Trust through the Science Strategic Lead.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk quoting reference 172. Please read the Notes for Applicants document attached.

Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 16th October 2019.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

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.