Curriculum Lead

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Perkbox access (free membership)

Blue Light Card

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

Monkwick Junior School in Colchester is recruiting a Curriculum Lead and Year 6 teacher to start 1 January 2027. The role includes leading monitoring and evaluation of the foundation curriculum, driving improvements, and contributing to senior leadership discussions within a caring Sigma Trust environment.

You will plan and teach Year 6, ensure clear knowledge mapping across subjects, and engage in safeguarding commitments while collaborating with a strong team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status in the UK required.
• Experience teaching in the primary sector is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding of children and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured Year 6 lessons.
• Lead on monitoring, evaluation and analysis of the foundation curriculum impacts.
• Contribute to strategic discussions and whole-school improvement planning.
• Map key knowledge and skills across foundation subjects for year groups.

Skills

Primary teaching experience

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (UK)

Job description

Position Start Date: 01/01/2027 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 22/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Join a Safe and Happy Community at Monkwick Junior School

Are you a passionate individual who can inspire lifelong learners? Do you want to be part of a strong team, built on kindness and respect?

At Monkwick Junior, we are a friendly, ambitious school that is constantly striving to improve what we can offer to both our young people and our community. Our talented staff inspire our students, promoting a positive attitude towards the value and importance of education.

We are looking for a dedicated Curriculum Lead to teach a year 6 class and lead on the monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of the impact of the foundation curriculum, ensuring that key knowledge is clearly identified, consistently assessed, and effectively tracked in order to improve pupil outcomes.

• The start date for this post is 1st January 2027.
• This is a permanent, full-time position as a Year 6 Teacher with a TLR 2C as Curriculum Lead.

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Play an active role as part of the wider school leadership team, contributing to strategic discussions, decision-making, and whole-school improvement planning.
• Ensure that key knowledge and skills in each foundation subject are clearly defined and mapped across year groups.
• Lead a structured programme of curriculum monitoring in foundation subjects, including scrutiny of assessment data, subject leader reports, pupil outcomes, and pupil voice.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status in the UK.
• Successful teaching experience within the primary sector.
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and following relevant policies.

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.

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. 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.

Nb: Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and 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 are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.
• We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.

Information about the School

Monkwick Junior School is proud to be part of the Sigma Trust.

Monkwick Junior School caters for pupils aged between seven and eleven from the south of Colchester. The majority of children live in the Berechurch ward although an increasing number are now coming from outside the school’s catchment area.

Our school is organized into lower and upper Key Stage 2 phases and was two forms of entry. From September 2016 we now admit three forms of entry in to Year 3 which will result in the school expanding to meet a growing cohort.

At Monkwick Junior School the aim is to instill into each child a love of learning. There should be quality and equality in all aspects of the curriculum and we aim to do this by providing a purposeful, stimulating environment in which the children can become more independent learners.

The school is committed to high standards and to achieve these, pupils are involved in planned programmes of learning, catering for a range of ability and aptitude. Pupils enter with standards that are well below the national average and with many barriers to learning. Monkwick has established an effective Pastoral Team to overcome those barriers to learning and to support families and the community.

The secure caring environment in school should allow children to feel accepted and valued as individual people and increase their feeling of self-worth. We celebrate children’s achievements in a variety of ways, encouraging them to develop their full potential. With an emphasis on sound social values, we encourage positive attitudes of behaviour towards others and help them to accept their responsibilities as part of a group.

Monkwick Junior School will embrace the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.

SafeguardingThe 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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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