Job Description

PHILIP MORANT SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

Teacher of PE - with opportunity for TLR 2C as Subject Coordinator

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

Actual Salary from: £31,650 - £49,084 (Points M1-U3) + Potential TLR 2C (£3.391)

Start Date: Easter or September 2025

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for our school to recruit an enthusiastic and committed full-time PE teacher from Easter or September 2025.

• There is also the opportunity for a TLR 2C as Subject Coordinator available for the right candidate. Please see the additional TLR Job Description attached for further details.

We are fortunate in already having a very strong team in place that is committed to delivering an engaging and deep curriculum in PE and through our Sigma Sixth Sports Academy.

Our teams compete extensively across different sports at district, county and national levels.

Our Sports Academy hosts 150 post 16 sports students studying BTEC Level 3 Sport or an A level programme including A level PE.

Our vision is that everyone feels they belong and are the best they can be, so all students are welcomed to enjoy PE in lesson time and through wide participation in extracurricular clubs and inter house competitions.

• The position will suit an experienced or early career teacher.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Be accountable for student progress and development within your classes.
• Be innovative in your own teaching and to develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.
• Plan collaboratively with colleagues in order to promote effective practice and provide a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum.
• Delivery of our broad extra-curricular programme.
• Be a form tutor to promote a sense of belonging amongst our students.

(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 PE and Sport.
• Ability to implement schemes of work and ensure they are implemented to a high standard
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

If you are a dynamic teacher with experience and passionate about the subject of PE, 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 our Director of Sport: jon.taylor@pmsc.school

Why work for Philip Morant School and College and the Sigma Trust?

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/U2l8ce67nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDY2MDU2MXwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDM3MDkzOTd8MA%3d%3d?i=0VmUkz9zZRM%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 5th February
• Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 6th February
• Interview date: week commencing 10th February

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.