Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Job Description

Philip Morant School & College
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £25,714 - £41,604 (Point M1 - UPR3)
Start Date: September 2021

Do you want to work in a school...
● with fantastic young people and staff who dream big and work hard to realise their dreams?
● with 50 years of tradition alongside modern and progressive values?
● which is rediscovering the depth of its culture and values?
● that prioritises the curriculum over gimmicky initiatives?
● with a clear, systematic and centralised approach to student support, safeguarding, inclusion and behaviour?
● which is part of a large yet locally based Trust?
● which opens up a myriad of career possibilities?
● that serves the most delicious school meals? (Sausage and bacon brioche butties, roast beef on a Wednesday, freshly battered cod & chips on a Friday and great vegetarian options.)

If the answer to these questions is 'Yes!', then please consider The Philip Morant School & College as a place to make your mark as a teacher and develop your future career in the greatest of professions.

The Philip Morant School & College

Philip Morant is a popular mixed comprehensive school in north-east Essex. It is a happy school in which students feel nurtured, achieve highly and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We have made significant progress since our last Ofsted inspection, including three sets of fantastic examination results. Over the last three years students have performed well, with more students achieving strong passes (grade 5+) in both English and Maths.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2021. Both experienced and newly qualified teachers are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for a teacher who really wants to make a difference to the lives of young people.

This is an exciting time to join the school & college based in Colchester, Essex. The school benefits from being part of a large, multi-academy Trust of local schools, which affords opportunities for staff to work and progress across several schools if desired.

The school provides a high-quality learning environment that inspires and motivates our young people. Whether you are ambitious for career development or determined to be an outstanding classroom teacher the Philip Morant School & College is for you. You will be supported by an experienced team of teachers, as well as the Trust's Education team.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• To assist in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the subject area
• To engage actively in the Performance Management Review process
• To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up to date information for CMIS, registers etc
* You will be required to teach Spanish at KS3 & 4
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for their subject
• The ability for further career progression within the teaching profession

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School & 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, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms

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 . Please read the Notes for Applicants document attached.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 25th April 2021.

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 and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

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.