HARWICH AND DOVERCOURT HIGH SCHOOL Teacher of Mathematics or ECT (Suitable for Early Career Teachers or more experienced teachers) Pay Range: Teachers Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale Actual Salary from: £31,650 to £49,084 per year Start Date: September 2025 (Early July start available to ECTs) The Role Harwich and Dovercourt High School seeks a passionate and dynamic Teacher of Mathematics to join our vibrant team. You will be keen to develop and grow your practice as part of a supportive faculty. Your professional development will be our top priority. As part of our dedicated Mathematics and Enterprise faculty, you will work closely with the Head of Faculty and Lead Practitioner. These collaborative relationships will provide you with invaluable support, empowering you to make a significant impact on the quality of education our students receive. We are looking for a forward-thinking educator who is committed to fostering a love of mathematics and supporting students in reaching their full potential. We will accept applications for a part-time or full-time position. We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. As a Teacher, your key responsibilities will include: Teach your subject with enthusiasm Plan and deliver engaging lessons Assess and provide feedback Provide care, guidance and support to our young people. The full details can be found in the attached Candidate Pack, Job Outline and Person Specification. We're looking for you if you have: A willingness to keep up to date with subject knowledge & pedagogy; Qualified Teacher Status Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and children; The ability to organise and prioritise your own workload; A positive, helpful and courteous manner when carrying out your professional duties. Why work for Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Sigma Trust? We can offer you: Employment on Teachers Pay & Conditions Friendly and value-driven workplaces A robust CPD training programme that enables you to flourish Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships Employee Benefits: Excellent pension scheme A Health Cash Plan Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice Cycle to Work scheme Eye care plan Annual free flu vaccination Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms Discounted cinema tickets Eligible for Blue Light Card Ofsted “Pupils are happy and well looked after. Whether in the classroom or on the playground, the school is a safe and friendly place to be. Pupils get on with each other. They behave well. “ “There is a collective purpose among all staff to make the school the best it can be.” To read the full report please click here: https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171779 Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation. Additional Information: For additional information about the Trust and its schools, please visit our website https://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/our-academies To Apply To apply for this post, please click on the ‘apply’ button. Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CVs and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview which will include a lesson observation, face-to-face interview and task. Closing date: Midnight 26th March 2025 Shortlisting date: 28th March 2025 Interview date: 1st April 2025 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 a safer recruitment process, 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 practices 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.