The Sigma Trust
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
Career Advisor
Career Advisor
Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex
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Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex
We're looking for a dedicated Careers Advisor to become a vital part of our professional body and help us create an environment where every student knows, understands, and believes that the opportunit...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,324.00 - £30,494.00 Annually (Actual)
LGPS - Scale 6 - Scale 7, Point 14-24
Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
Philip Morant School and College, Colchester, Essex
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Philip Morant School and College, Colchester, Essex
We are looking for a Teacher of Science who can be a key part in our ongoing improvement journey. Science is very popular and is studied from key stage 3 through to key stage 5, running all three scie...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Drama
Teacher of Drama
St Helena School, Colchester, Essex
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St Helena School, Colchester, Essex
We're looking for an exceptional Teacher of Drama to join the established department at St Helena School. This position will suit an experienced or Early Career Teacher.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (M1 - U3)
Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
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Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Catering Assistant to join our team in providing high-quality food and beverages to our students.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £16,047.00 - £16,301.00 Annually (Actual)
Local Government Pay Scale 2, Points 4-5
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Alton Park Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
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Alton Park Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
We are looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to become a vital part of our caring community and to help us provide an environment where every child is given the tools to make a positive contribution t...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale, M1 - U3
Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant
Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex
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Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Colne Community School for a Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £15,616.00 - £15,863.00 Annually (Actual)
Local Government Pay Scale 2, Points 4-5
Exam Invigilator
Exam Invigilator
The Thomas Lord Audley School, Colchester, Essex
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The Thomas Lord Audley School, Colchester, Essex
We're looking for a dedicated Exam Invigilator to become a vital part of our community and help us continue to create a school that is characterised by positivity, challenge, and enjoyment.
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £12.65 Hourly
Cleaner
Cleaner
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School, Colchester, Essex
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School, Colchester, Essex
We're looking for a dedicated Cleaner to become a vital part of our community and help us continue to create a school that is characterised by positivity, challenge, and enjoyment.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £1,651.00 - £1,651.00 Annually (Actual)
Family Support Worker and DDSL
Family Support Worker and DDSL
Monkwick Junior School, Colchester, Essex
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Monkwick Junior School, Colchester, Essex
We are looking for a dedicated Family Support Worker and DDSL to become a vital part of our caring community and help us provide a safe and happy learning environment to every child.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £27,486.00 - £30,494.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of Geography (full-time or part-time)
Teacher of Geography (full-time or part-time)
Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
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Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of Geography to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing a broad and balanced curriculum that leads to outstanding learning and progress.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Full-time and Part-time applications are welcomed
Teacher of History (full-time or part-time)
Teacher of History (full-time or part-time)
Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
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Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of History to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing a broad and balanced curriculum that leads to outstanding learning and progress.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Full-time and Part-time applications are welcomed
Teacher of English (full-time or part-time)
Teacher of English (full-time or part-time)
Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
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Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of English to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing a broad and balanced curriculum that leads to outstanding learning and progress.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Full-time and Part-time applications are welcomed
Teacher of RE
Teacher of RE
Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex
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Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Colne Community School for a Teacher of RE to join our Humanities Faculty.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
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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
Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
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Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
We’re looking to appoint an exceptional Cover Supervisor to become a vital part of our school community. This is a key role responsible for supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £23,365.00 - £24,517.00 Annually (Actual)
LGPS 5, Points 9-12
Teacher of Mathematics & Whole School Numeracy Lead (TLR 2c)
Teacher of Mathematics & Whole School Numeracy Lead (TLR 2c)
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
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Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
Paxman Academy is looking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Maths to take strategic responsibility for Whole School Numeracy.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2c (£3,527)
Inclusion Room Manager
Inclusion Room Manager
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
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Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
We're seeking an exceptional Inclusion Room Manager to ensure the calm, effectively daily running of our RRR (Remove-Reflect-Restore) Inclusion Room.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £27,486.00 - £30,358.00 Annually (Actual)
Local Government Pay Scale 7, Points 19-24
Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)
Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)
Philip Morant School and College, Colchester, Essex
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Philip Morant School and College, Colchester, Essex
We are looking for an experienced senior leader to complete our team as Deputy Headteacher Pastoral. Our school is a calm and orderly place. We work hard to ensure everyone feels they belong. Our st...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £82,654.00 - £91,158.00 Annually (Actual)
Trainee Teachers - Secondary
Trainee Teachers - Secondary
Advance Teacher Training, Clacton - on - Sea, Essex
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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)
Trainee Teachers - Primary
Trainee Teachers - Primary
Advance Teacher Training, Clacton - on - Sea, Essex
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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
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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Part of The Sigma Trust
The Sigma Trust Vacancies
Career Advisor
Career Advisor
Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex
-
Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, Essex
We're looking for a dedicated Careers Advisor to become a vital part of our professional body and help us create an environment where every student knows, understands, and believes that the opportunit...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,324.00 - £30,494.00 Annually (Actual)
LGPS - Scale 6 - Scale 7, Point 14-24
Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
Philip Morant School and College, Colchester, Essex
-
Philip Morant School and College, Colchester, Essex
We are looking for a Teacher of Science who can be a key part in our ongoing improvement journey. Science is very popular and is studied from key stage 3 through to key stage 5, running all three scie...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Drama
Teacher of Drama
St Helena School, Colchester, Essex
-
St Helena School, Colchester, Essex
We're looking for an exceptional Teacher of Drama to join the established department at St Helena School. This position will suit an experienced or Early Career Teacher.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (M1 - U3)
Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
-
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Catering Assistant to join our team in providing high-quality food and beverages to our students.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £16,047.00 - £16,301.00 Annually (Actual)
Local Government Pay Scale 2, Points 4-5
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Alton Park Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
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Alton Park Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
We are looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to become a vital part of our caring community and to help us provide an environment where every child is given the tools to make a positive contribution t...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale, M1 - U3
Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant
Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex
-
Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Colne Community School for a Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £15,616.00 - £15,863.00 Annually (Actual)
Local Government Pay Scale 2, Points 4-5
Exam Invigilator
Exam Invigilator
The Thomas Lord Audley School, Colchester, Essex
-
The Thomas Lord Audley School, Colchester, Essex
We're looking for a dedicated Exam Invigilator to become a vital part of our community and help us continue to create a school that is characterised by positivity, challenge, and enjoyment.
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £12.65 Hourly
Cleaner
Cleaner
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School, Colchester, Essex
-
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School, Colchester, Essex
We're looking for a dedicated Cleaner to become a vital part of our community and help us continue to create a school that is characterised by positivity, challenge, and enjoyment.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £1,651.00 - £1,651.00 Annually (Actual)
Family Support Worker and DDSL
Family Support Worker and DDSL
Monkwick Junior School, Colchester, Essex
-
Monkwick Junior School, Colchester, Essex
We are looking for a dedicated Family Support Worker and DDSL to become a vital part of our caring community and help us provide a safe and happy learning environment to every child.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £27,486.00 - £30,494.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of Geography (full-time or part-time)
Teacher of Geography (full-time or part-time)
Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
-
Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of Geography to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing a broad and balanced curriculum that leads to outstanding learning and progress.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Full-time and Part-time applications are welcomed
Teacher of History (full-time or part-time)
Teacher of History (full-time or part-time)
Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
-
Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of History to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing a broad and balanced curriculum that leads to outstanding learning and progress.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Full-time and Part-time applications are welcomed
Teacher of English (full-time or part-time)
Teacher of English (full-time or part-time)
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 to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing a broad and balanced curriculum that leads to outstanding learning and progress.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Full-time and Part-time applications are welcomed
Teacher of RE
Teacher of RE
Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex
-
Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Colne Community School for a Teacher of RE to join our Humanities Faculty.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
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
Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
-
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
We’re looking to appoint an exceptional Cover Supervisor to become a vital part of our school community. This is a key role responsible for supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £23,365.00 - £24,517.00 Annually (Actual)
LGPS 5, Points 9-12
Teacher of Mathematics & Whole School Numeracy Lead (TLR 2c)
Teacher of Mathematics & Whole School Numeracy Lead (TLR 2c)
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
-
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
Paxman Academy is looking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Maths to take strategic responsibility for Whole School Numeracy.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2c (£3,527)
Inclusion Room Manager
Inclusion Room Manager
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
-
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex
We're seeking an exceptional Inclusion Room Manager to ensure the calm, effectively daily running of our RRR (Remove-Reflect-Restore) Inclusion Room.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £27,486.00 - £30,358.00 Annually (Actual)
Local Government Pay Scale 7, Points 19-24
Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)
Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)
Philip Morant School and College, Colchester, Essex
-
Philip Morant School and College, Colchester, Essex
We are looking for an experienced senior leader to complete our team as Deputy Headteacher Pastoral. Our school is a calm and orderly place. We work hard to ensure everyone feels they belong. Our st...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £82,654.00 - £91,158.00 Annually (Actual)
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)
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
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of The Sigma Trust
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.
