Position Start Date: 01/09/2026Contract Type: Full-timeContract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 04/06/2026 MidnightDate of Interviews: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Join a Community Where Everyone Feels They Belong
Philip Morant School and College was judged as “Good” in all areas by Ofsted in September 2023. We are looking for a Teacher of Science who can be a key part in our ongoing improvement journey.
Our school is a calm and orderly place. We work hard to ensure everyone feels welcome. As the largest school in Colchester we have exceptional facilities. Through the Sigma Trust there are many opportunities to work with staff in other schools and to have opportunities for development.
Living and breathing our vision and values starts from interview day, with every applicant welcomed by the Headteacher. From there every member of staff is part of a strong team and support and opportunity is always available.
The Science department is led by our enthusiastic Director of Science with a team of subject coordinators in physics, chemistry and biology.
Curriculum & Opportunities
Science is very popular and is studied from key stage 3 through to key stage 5, running all three sciences at A level. We follow the ARK science curriculum.
Our STEM Academy as part of our sixth form provision is providing access to students to the STEM labs at the University of Essex, residential trips to CERN, visiting lecturers and employers and collaboration with local STEM organisations.
A Day in the Life
You will be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
- Student progress and development within your classes
- Innovation in your own teaching and to develop and enhance the teaching practice of others
- Collaborative planning with colleagues in order to promote effective practice and provide a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum
- As a form tutor to promote a sense of belonging amongst our students
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Demonstrated ability to teach inspiring lessons in Science
- Ability to implement schemes of work and ensure they are implemented to a high standard
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection
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 to help manage your everyday healthcare costs
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being
- Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more
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.
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