Teacher of Design & Technology; Maternity Cover

Teacher of Design & Technology (Maternity Cover)

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Position

Start Date:

01/06/2026

Contract Type:
Full-time

Contract Term:
Fixed

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight

Date of Interviews:
Friday 27th February 2026

Join a Community Where We 'Aspire, Believe, and Achieve' Together at St Helena School

Do you have the skills to foster a stimulating environment where every child can achieve their very best? Ready to inspire young minds to dream big?

At St Helena School, we strive towards a mindset that anything is possible. We provide our young people with the confidence, motivation, and resilience to be successful through a wide and inclusive curriculum.

We're looking for an exceptional Teacher of Design & Technology to cover maternity leave for up to 1 year (until June 2027). We welcome applications from both experienced professionals and Early Career Teachers.

A Day in the Life:

• Planning and delivering high-quality, well-structured Design & Technology lessons to pupils at KS3 and KS4
• Delivering engaging Design & Technology lessons that are adapted and will engage students in the learning process
• Maintaining an understanding of curriculum developments in the subject
• Contributing to the pastoral work of the school through the role of Form Tutor

What We're Looking For:

• Experience of teaching Design & Technology
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable for this post but not essential with the right candidate
• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring future generations
• Experience of and commitment to the education of the whole person, promoting social and emotional well-being in addition to academic development
• Ideally you will be prepared to teach a small number of lessons in Humanities alongside your DT role.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

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. All posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have 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.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight on Sunday 22nd February 2026 via My New Term:

Interviews are provisionally set to be held on Friday 27th February 2026.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

We politely request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

St Helena School, part of the Sigma Trust, is a highly-regarded 11-16 co-educational Academy, recognised as Good by Ofsted in 2014 and now on a journey to Outstanding. Located on 17 acres in Colchester, the school has a fine blend of traditional and modern facilities.

Safeguarding:
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. 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 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.

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Sigma Trust HR Team
St Helena School
Sheepen Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3LE

Telephone:
Email: sth.r