Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover)

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

Job summary

Philip Morant School and College seeks a committed and enthusiastic full-time PE teacher for maternity cover starting September 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to the strong PE department and deliver engaging lessons across key stages while promoting student development and progress in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Robust CPD training programme

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care plan

Annual free flu vaccination

Discounted gym membership

Discounted cinema tickets

Qualifications

• Ability to teach 'outstanding' lessons in PE and Sport.
• Ability to implement schemes of work and ensure high standards.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for student progress and development within classes.
• Plan collaboratively with colleagues to promote effective practice.

Skills

Teaching

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

PHILIP MORANT SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

TEACHER OF PE (Maternity Cover)

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

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:

• A Competitive Salary
• 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:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• 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 click on the ‘apply’ button.

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.

• Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 24th June
• 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.