Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover)

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking an enthusiastic full-time PE teacher to cover a maternity leave from September 2025 for 2.5 terms. This role involves delivering PE lessons across various sports and key stages in a supportive environment, encouraging student engagement and development.

Benefits

Robust school CPD training programme

Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discounted cinema tickets

Eligible for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Dynamic teacher passionate about PE.
• Experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Willingness to engage in extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for student progress within your classes.
• Plan collaboratively to enhance teaching practice.
• Deliver a broad extra-curricular programme.

Skills

Ability to teach outstanding lessons in PE and Sport

Commitment to safeguarding and child protection

Innovative teaching methods

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Temporary

Application Close: 24/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Actual Salary from: £31,650 - £49,084 (M1 -U3)

Start Date: September 2025

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for our school to recruit an enthusiastic and committed full-time PE teacher from September 2025 to cover a maternity leave for 2.5 terms.

We are fortunate in already having a very strong team in place that is committed to delivering an engaging and deep curriculum in PE and through our Sigma Sixth Sports Academy.

Due to the flexibility across the large PE team we are looking for an additional member of staff in the team who can deliver PE across any sport and key stage.

Our teams compete extensively across different sports at district, county and national levels and have achieved excellent results at all levels.

Our Sports Academy hosts over 200 post 16 sports students studying BTEC Level 3 Sport or an A level programme including A level PE.

Our vision is that everyone feels they belong and are the best they can be, so all students are welcomed to enjoy PE in lesson time and through wide participation in extracurricular clubs and inter house competitions.

• The position will suit an experienced or early career teacher.
• This post is a 100% FTE, maternity cover post.
• Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Be accountable for student progress and development within your classes.
• Be innovative in your own teaching and to develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.
• Plan collaboratively with colleagues in order to promote effective practice and provide a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum.
• Delivery of our broad extra-curricular programme.
• Be a form tutor to promote a sense of belonging amongst our students.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach "outstanding" lessons in PE and Sport.
• Ability to implement schemes of work and ensure they are implemented to a high standard
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

If you are a dynamic teacher with experience and passionate about the subject of PE, who would like to work in a supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required to join our school, please apply.

If you would like any further information please email our Deputy Headteacher: [e-mail]

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School & College?

We can offer you:

• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• A Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

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

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l61f56nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDcyMzI5NXwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDQwNjkyMjB8MA%3d%3d?i=c8oAafFw5xE%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

• Shortlisting will take place on: Wednesday 25th June
• Interview date: To be confirmed

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 a 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.

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.

Information about the School

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.

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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