Early Career Teacher

Job Description

Harwich & Dovercourt High School

Early Career Teacher - English (Secondary)

Pay Range: Teachers Main Pay Scale

Actual Salary from £31,650 - £43,607 (M1-M6)

Start Date: July 2025

The Role

Harwich & Dovercourt High School is seeking a dynamic, motivated Early Career Teacher to join the school from July 2025.

We also have ECT vacancies for Teacher of English at the following schools:

The Colne Community School
Philip Morant School and College
The Stanway School
St Helena School

Please indicate on your application form if you wish to also be considered for any of these schools

As a Teacher, your key responsibilities will include:

Teach your subject with enthusiasm

Plan and deliver engaging lessons
Assess and provide feedback
Provide care, guidance and support to our young people
Work as a member of a team

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

We're looking for you if you have:

A willingness to keep up to date with subject knowledge & pedagogy
Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and children
The ability to organise and prioritise your own workload
A positive, helpful and courteous manner when carrying out your professional duties

Why work for The Sigma Trust?

We can offer you:

Employment on Teachers Pay & Conditions
Friendly and value driven workplaces
A robust 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 its schools, please visit our website https://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/our-academies/

Early Career Payments:

Over the last few years eligible teachers of Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Languages have been able to apply for an Early Careers Payment. Eligibility is based on when you start your initial teacher training course and your qualifications. If you would like to find out more please follow this link:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-career-payments-guidance-for-teachers-and-schools

Alongside this the government also has the Targeted Retention Incentive scheme. Payments range from £3,000 to £6,000, applicable subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Computing. Eligible Sigma schools this year are Thomas Lord Audley School, Clacton County High School, Harwich & Dovercourt High School and Paxman Academy. If you would like to find out more please follow this link: targeted retention incentive payments for school teachers

You may wish to consider this as part of your application process. Although, please note these payments have not been confirmed for next year, therefore we can't guarantee these payments will be available 2025/26. Please note if you are eligible for both the targeted retention incentive andearly-career payments, you can only claim one of these additional payments in the same academic year.

To Apply

If you are currently registered with an ITT programme, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/RUNa820eUIEFwcGxpY2F0aW9uIEZvcm0gTm92ZW1iZXIgMjAyM3wzOXw2MzU5NDd8MXx8RmFsc2V8MjEyMnwzNTYyNjMwfDA%3d?i=3okftRfXijE%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CVs and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Day at one of our schools which will include a lesson observation, face to face interview and task.

Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 27th November 2024
Interview date: 3rd - 5th December 2024

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

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a vibrant, caring school serving the community. Every student is welcomed, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential and every student has opportunities and experiences to ensure their schooling is fulfilling and enjoyable.

At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we believe in partnerships between students, staff and the home. We believe in responsibility, ambition and commitment, where no challenge is too great and where great futures are nurtured.

Our goal is for every student to be proud of their efforts and achievement and for every parent and carer to be proud of their child, school and community. Our pledge is to work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence.

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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.