Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover)

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Colchester is seeking a Teacher of Maths for a fixed-term contract, starting in November 2025 or January 2026. This role involves planning and delivering lessons for GCSE and A-level students, with a focus on creating a positive learning atmosphere. The institution offers competitive salaries, excellent pension schemes, and robust professional development opportunities. All posts are subject to rigorous safeguarding checks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts via Perkbox

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Plan, design and produce teaching materials appropriate to age and ability.
• Assess and report on the development and progress of students.
• Manage classroom to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE and A level maths, implementing effective teaching strategies.
• Participate in maths events like the North Essex Maths Olympiad.
• Support students in achieving their goals in maths.

Skills

Experience of teaching maths in a secondary school environment

Ability to create teaching materials

Classroom management skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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. 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.Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

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 Maths 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. Our large maths team has very clear strategies for enabling students to succeed in maths including "I do, we do, you do" approaches to modelling. We deliver GCSE and A level maths. Students participate in the North Essex Maths Olympiad events and the UKMT. Sparx Maths is used as a key resource in the team and students are rewarded at whole school events for their participation and achievements.

• This is a fixed term contract starting November 2025 or January 2026, providing maternity cover until July 2026. We will consider applications on a full-time or part-time basis.
• A Day in the Life: You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
  • Plan, design and produce teaching materials and resources which are appropriate to age and ability
  • Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students
  • Manage the classroom and teaching equipment so as to create a positive learning environment
• You are the perfect fit for our team if you:
• Have experience of teaching maths in a secondary school environment
• Are interested in a fixed term placement to cover this maternity leave - this could be part-time or full-time

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.