Join a Community Where We ‘Aspire, Believe, and Achieve’ Together at St Helena School

Do you have the skills to foster a stimulating environment where every child can achieve their very best? Ready to inspire young minds to dream big?

At St Helena School, we strive towards a mindset that anything is possible. We provide our young people with the confidence, motivation, and resilience to be successful through a wide and inclusive curriculum. 

We are seeking an inspirational Year Leader to join our established pastoral team. This is a significant opportunity for an experienced teacher and form tutor who is driven by the desire to see every young person succeed. 

The successful candidate will be a resilient, highly organised, and effective communicator who places student welfare at the core of their practice. If you are a dedicated professional who believes that there are no limits to student achievement, we invite you to join us in making a lasting difference to our students’ lives.

• Start Date: 1st September 2026
• Contract Term: Full time (100% FTE)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (M1 - U3) + TLR 2B (£5,875)

A Day in the Life:

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

• Teaching through the secondary range for Key Stages 3 & 4 (including teaching outside of your main subject, if necessary). 

• Raising the standards of student attainment and achievement within the year group, establishing high standards.

• Monitoring and taking accountability for the outcomes of each student’s learning within the year group.

• Leading and managing a team of tutors and taking responsibility for organising and monitoring the work of the tutor team.

• Liaising with the Attendance Officer to monitor the attendance and punctuality of students in the year group.

• Using IT to plan and teach lessons and to communicate across the school community.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• The ability to teach lessons that challenge all students

• A passion for teaching and making a real difference to young people

• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection. 

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

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.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by midnight on Sunday 12th April 2026 via My New Term.

Interviews are set to take place on Monday 20th April 2026 (TBC).

Only fully completed application forms submitted through My New Term will be accepted. Please note that 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.