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 PE who can be a key part in our ongoing improvement journey.

In April 2026 this role would be for a football specialist within our Sports Academy.  This involves delivering high quality football practical sessions at the Colchester Sports Park on Mondays and Fridays and supporting these teams in fixtures on Wednesdays.   

On Tuesdays, Wednesday mornings and Thursdays this teacher could teach across key stages 3, 4 and 5 in PE and the Sports Academy.

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.

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.

Our teams, at all ages, 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.

A Day in the Life:

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

• Delivery of practical sport sessions in football
• Delivery of classroom based and KS3/KS4 practical PE lessons
• Support with extra-curricular activities and fixtures on site and off site

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

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of playing or coaching football at a high level
• UEFA B licence desirable but not essential
• An ambition to see all students be the best they can be both academically and practically

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, Sunday 30th November via MyNewTerm..

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. 

We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.