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 Science 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.

The Science department is led by our enthusiastic Director of Science with a team of subject coordinators in physics, chemistry and biology.

Science is very popular and is studied from key stage 3 through to key stage 5, running all three sciences at A level.  We follow the ARK science curriculum.

Our STEM Academy as part of our sixth form provision is providing access to students to the STEM labs at the University of Essex, residential trips to CERN, visiting lecturers and employers and collaboration with local STEM organisations.

A Day in the Life:

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

• student progress and development within your classes

• innovation in your own teaching and to develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.

• collaborative planning with colleagues in order to promote effective practice and provide a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum.

• as a form tutor to promote a sense of belonging amongst our students.

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

• Qualified Teacher Status

• Demonstrated ability to teach inspiring lessons in Science

• Ability to implement schemes of work and ensure they are implemented to a high standard

• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

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, Thursday 7th May via MyNewTerm.

• Interviews will take place on Wednesday 13th May 2026

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 unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply. 
• We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.