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PHILIP MORANT SCHOOL & COLLEGE
TEACHER OF ENGLISH
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
Actual Salary from: £31,650 - £49,084 (M1 -U3)
Full Time
Start Date: September 2025
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher of English to join our strong English team.
We are a community where everyone feels they belong and are the best they can be.
English has always been a strength and highlight of the school's provision and we are looking for someone to join this creative team to continue to develop a love of English amongst our students.
With our Sigma Sixth provision we offer A level English Literature and this year this will run alongside A level Drama and Theatre Studies.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please email scott.edmonds@pmsc.school
- This post is 100% FTE.
- Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.
We're looking for you if you have:
- Ability to teach "outstanding" lessons in English
- Ability to deliver a high quality broad and balanced curriculum
- A proven track record in monitoring and improving student attainment
- A passion for teaching within the curriculum area and making a real difference to young people
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
If you are a dynamic teacher with experience and passionate about the subject of English, 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 scott.edmonds@pmsc.school
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
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:
- Excellent pension scheme
- A Health Cash Plan
- Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care plan
- Annual free flu vaccination
- Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
- Discounted cinema tickets
- Eligible for Blue Light Card
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/U2lda39bnbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDcwNTM0MnwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDM5NzAwNjJ8MA%3d%3d?i=SYeXq1KVEtc%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, Wednesday 14th May 2025
- Interview date: Monday 19th May 2025
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 a 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.