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Philip Morant School & College
Teacher of Maths
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
Actual Salary from: £30,000 - £46,525 (M1 - UPR3)
Start Date: September 2024
The Role
We are looking to appoint a well qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Maths to join our welcoming, effective and motivated team in maths. This role would suit an early career teacher or a more experienced teacher.
Working with a team of 13 teaching staff there will be the opportunity to teach maths from year 7 through to A level. Our collaboration through VI6 at the University of Essex also provides an opportunity to teach Further Maths A level.
The maths team have seen year on year improvement in GCSE and A Level results, they have very clear strategies for enabling students to succeed in maths including "I do, we do, you do" approaches to modelling. Students participate in the North Essex Maths Olympiad events and the UKMT. Sparx Maths is used as a key resource in the team and students are rewarded at whole school events for their participation and achievements.
We warmly welcome applications from teachers who are passionate about their subject and are committed to working with our young people to ensure the highest standards, not only in subject, but also in care, guidance and support.
Judged "good" by Ofsted in September 2023, we are passionate about our vision: "A community where everyone feels they belong and are the best they can be."
The successful candidate will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding of inclusive education with the highest expectations.
(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
- Ability to teach "outstanding" lessons in Maths
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
If you are a dynamic teacher with experience and are passionate about the subject of maths, 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.
If you would like any further information, please email annabelle.stallwood@pmsc.school
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 include:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Free membership to Perkbox
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
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 follow the URL link provided below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l7ce41nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDU0Mzc5MnwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDMwMTgzMzJ8MA%3d%3d?i=ul2gGouwMrI%3d
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
- Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 1st May
- Shortlisting: Thursday 2nd May
- Interviews will be held: Week commencing 6th May
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.
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.
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.