Teacher of Science and PE

Join a Community Where Everyone Feels They Belong at Philip Morant School and College

Are you wanting to work as a part of a team whose purpose is to enable every member of the community to feel they belong? Do you have the skills to contribute to a learning environment that enables staff and students to be the best they can be?

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 and PE 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 and PE departments are led by our enthusiastic Directors of Science and PE with a team of subject coordinators.

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.

Our Sports Academy of 250 students in Sigma Sixth is a key part of our PE provision. Throughout the school students compete at a high level alongside ensuring there is access to sport for everyone.

This role is required to provide more capacity within PE as we are needing to extend our A level provision and within science so we can provide additional support to students. We will consider applications from all science and sport specialisms.

• This position will suit an experienced or early career teacher.
• This role is offered on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2027.

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.

You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Demonstrated ability to teach inspiring lessons in Science and PE
• Ability to implement schemes of work and ensure they are implemented to a high standard
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

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

• Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

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.

• 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.

• 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