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About The Sigma Trust

At The Sigma Trust, we believe every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential. We offer an education that sparks curiosity, builds resilience, and equips students with the skills to face the future confidently. Committed to leaving no child or school behind, our shared values and vision guide us in providing an enriched educational experience that helps students uncover their passions and lead fulfilling lives.

The Greek letter Sigma (Σ), meaning "the sum of," perfectly reflects our philosophy: we achieve more together than individually. Through collaboration and shared best practices, we create opportunities that benefit all students and staff within our Trust.

Established in 2016, The Sigma Trust has flourished into a partnership of 12 schools across North East Essex, proudly serving approximately 11,500 pupils and their communities. Over 1,700 dedicated staff members share our vision and support this endeavour.

Our distinctive approach, with no single lead school, emphasises collaboration.

The Sigma Trust Vacancies

Early Career Teacher - Mathematics

Early Career Teacher - Mathematics

Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex

Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Early Career Teacher of Mathematics to join our Mathematics & Enterprise Faculty.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
      Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay range
New SHARE

Teacher of Science (Fixed Term)

Teacher of Science (Fixed Term)

Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex

Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex

Are you an ambitious educator looking to make a difference? Paxman Academy is searching for an exceptional Teacher of Science to join our supportive, established and dynamic team with a proven record.

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
      Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (M1 - U3)
New SHARE

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing a broad and balanced curriculum that leads to outstanding learning an...

  Maternity Cover | Part-Time/Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      Main/Upper Pay Scale M1 - U3 - Full-time and part-time applications are welcomed
New SHARE

Lead Practitioner of Mathematics

Lead Practitioner of Mathematics

Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex

Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex

We're looking for a dedicated Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to become a vital part of our professional body and help us create an environment where every student knows, understands, and believes th...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £55,747.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (Actual)
      L4 - L8
New SHARE

Cleaning Supervisor

Cleaning Supervisor

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex

We're looking for a dedicated Cleaning Supervisor to become a vital part of our team and provide the essential support that keeps our school running smoothly, allowing students and staff to thrive.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £13,193.00 - £13,403.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

Senior Progress Leader - English

Senior Progress Leader - English

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex

We're looking for a dedicated Senior Progress Leader - English to become a vital part of our community and help us create a positive and stimulating learning environment where every child can flourish...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £61,538.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

Exam Invigilator

Exam Invigilator

Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex

Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex

We are looking for dedicated Exam Invigilators to join our community and help us continue our mission of providing the best possible outcomes for our students.

  Casual Contract | Part-Time
  £12.65 Hourly
New SHARE

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Lead for Outdoor Alternative Education)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Lead for Outdoor Alternative Education)

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex

We're looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant with additional responsibilities as Lead for outdoor and alternative provision to become a vital part of our community and help us create ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £23,940.00 - £25,120.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Alton Park Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Alton Park Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

We are looking for a dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for specific pupils with special educational needs who have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £15,863.00 - £16,115.00 Annually (Actual)
      Local Government Pay Scale 3, Points 5-6
New SHARE

Trainee Teachers - Primary

Trainee Teachers - Primary

Advance Teacher Training, Clacton - on - Sea, Essex

Advance Teacher Training, Clacton - on - Sea, Essex

School-Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) Programme Trainee Teacher of Primary - Start Your Career in North East Essex

  Not Applicable | Full-Time
  Unsalaried - School-Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) Programme
New SHARE

Trainee Teachers - Secondary

Trainee Teachers - Secondary

Advance Teacher Training, Clacton - on - Sea, Essex

Advance Teacher Training, Clacton - on - Sea, Essex

School-Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) Programme Trainee Teacher (Secondary) - Start Your Career in North East Essex

  Not Applicable | Full-Time
  Unsalaried - School-Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) Programme (Bursaries Available)
New SHARE
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The Sigma Trust Vacancies

Early Career Teacher - Mathematics

Early Career Teacher - Mathematics

Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex

Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Early Career Teacher of Mathematics to join our Mathematics & Enterprise Faculty.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
      Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay range
New SHARE

Teacher of Science (Fixed Term)

Teacher of Science (Fixed Term)

Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex

Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex

Are you an ambitious educator looking to make a difference? Paxman Academy is searching for an exceptional Teacher of Science to join our supportive, established and dynamic team with a proven record.

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
      Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (M1 - U3)
New SHARE

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing a broad and balanced curriculum that leads to outstanding learning an...

  Maternity Cover | Part-Time/Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      Main/Upper Pay Scale M1 - U3 - Full-time and part-time applications are welcomed
New SHARE

Lead Practitioner of Mathematics

Lead Practitioner of Mathematics

Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex

Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex

We're looking for a dedicated Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to become a vital part of our professional body and help us create an environment where every student knows, understands, and believes th...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £55,747.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (Actual)
      L4 - L8
New SHARE

Cleaning Supervisor

Cleaning Supervisor

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex

We're looking for a dedicated Cleaning Supervisor to become a vital part of our team and provide the essential support that keeps our school running smoothly, allowing students and staff to thrive.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £13,193.00 - £13,403.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

Senior Progress Leader - English

Senior Progress Leader - English

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex

We're looking for a dedicated Senior Progress Leader - English to become a vital part of our community and help us create a positive and stimulating learning environment where every child can flourish...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £61,538.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

Exam Invigilator

Exam Invigilator

Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex

Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex

We are looking for dedicated Exam Invigilators to join our community and help us continue our mission of providing the best possible outcomes for our students.

  Casual Contract | Part-Time
  £12.65 Hourly
New SHARE

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Lead for Outdoor Alternative Education)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Lead for Outdoor Alternative Education)

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex

We're looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant with additional responsibilities as Lead for outdoor and alternative provision to become a vital part of our community and help us create ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £23,940.00 - £25,120.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Alton Park Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Alton Park Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

We are looking for a dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for specific pupils with special educational needs who have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £15,863.00 - £16,115.00 Annually (Actual)
      Local Government Pay Scale 3, Points 5-6
New SHARE

Trainee Teachers - Primary

Trainee Teachers - Primary

Advance Teacher Training, Clacton - on - Sea, Essex

Advance Teacher Training, Clacton - on - Sea, Essex

School-Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) Programme Trainee Teacher of Primary - Start Your Career in North East Essex

  Not Applicable | Full-Time
  Unsalaried - School-Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) Programme
New SHARE

Trainee Teachers - Secondary

Trainee Teachers - Secondary

Advance Teacher Training, Clacton - on - Sea, Essex

Advance Teacher Training, Clacton - on - Sea, Essex

School-Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) Programme Trainee Teacher (Secondary) - Start Your Career in North East Essex

  Not Applicable | Full-Time
  Unsalaried - School-Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) Programme (Bursaries Available)
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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Are you looking for a different role at The Sigma Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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