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HARWICH AND DOVERCOURT HIGH SCHOOL
Teacher of Mathematics or ECT
(Suitable for Early Career Teachers or more experienced teachers)
Pay Range: Teachers Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale
Actual Salary from: £31,650 to £49,084 per year
Start Date: September 2025 (Early July start available to ECTs)
The Role
Harwich and Dovercourt High School seeks a passionate and dynamic Teacher of Mathematics to join our vibrant team. You will be keen to develop and grow your practice as part of a supportive faculty. Your professional development will be our top priority.
As part of our dedicated Mathematics and Enterprise faculty, you will work closely with the Head of Faculty and Lead Practitioner. These collaborative relationships will provide you with invaluable support, empowering you to make a significant impact on the quality of education our students receive. We are looking for a forward-thinking educator who is committed to fostering a love of mathematics and supporting students in reaching their full potential.
We will accept applications for a part-time or full-time position. We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.
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;
- Qualified Teacher Status
- 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 Harwich and Dovercourt High School, 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:
- 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
Ofsted
"Pupils are happy and well looked after. Whether in the classroom or on the playground, the school is a safe and friendly place to be. Pupils get on with each other. They behave well. "
"There is a collective purpose among all staff to make the school the best it can be."
To read the full report please click here: https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171779
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
To Apply
To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2lef9efnbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDY4NzIzOXwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDM4NjMzNTB8MA%3d%3d?i=b4ndUtqfvzU%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 interview which will include a lesson observation, face-to-face interview and task.
- Closing date: Midnight, 20th April 2025
- Shortlisting date: 22nd April 2025
- Interview date: 24th April 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 practices 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.