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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 the following link:https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145061/EDV-2026-HADHS-50356
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.
Information about the School
About Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Harwich & Dovercourt High School is a co-educational secondary school aged 11–16 across the Harwich peninsula in Essex. The school converted to an academy in 2012 and later joined The Sigma Trust in 2017, placing its rich local history within a supportive framework of regional educational collaboration.
As part of the Sigma Trust family, we truly believe in 'Ambition for all.' Our school is a vibrant, forward-thinking place where we're dedicated to helping our young people be the absolute BEST they can be—empowering them academically, socially, and personally for a fulfilling future. Guided by strong values we support every student to tackle challenges and reach their full potential. We're on an exciting journey of rapid improvement with the backing of a respected multi-academy trust, making this a fantastic time to be part of our community.
Harwich and Dovercourt High School, as a member of The Sigma Trust, values and positively promotes the following attributes:
- Integrity – be honest, transparent, trustworthy and true to your beliefs.
- Passion – be positive and enthusiastic about what you are trying to achieve.
- Aspiration – aim for your best and set high, realistic goals.
- Resilience – never give up and strive to improve.
- Accountability – take responsibility for your words, thoughts and actions.
- Respect – for yourself, your environment and other people.
As a school we want the very best for our pupils. We have high expectations and endeavour to provide the very best opportunities for all students through established routines.
- Do you want to work in a school with fantastic young people and staff who work hard and have a great community spirit?
- Do you want to work in a school that prioritises evidence-based research when developing its curriculum?
- Do you want to work in a school with excellent, research led professional development opportunities for staff?
- Do you want to work in a school with a clear, systematic and centralised approach to student support, safeguarding, inclusion and behaviour?
- Do you want to work in a school which is part of a large yet locally based Trust, which opens up a whole myriad of possibilities?
If the answer to these questions is yes, then please consider Harwich and Dovercourt High School as a place to make your mark and develop your career.