HARWICH AND DOVERCOURT HIGH SCHOOL Teacher of Humanities - with opportunity for TLR2C as Lead Teacher (Suitable for Early Career Teachers or more experienced teachers) Potential for TLR as Lead Teacher for Humanities (TLR2C - £3,391 p.a.) for the right candidate Pay Range: Teachers Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale Actual Salary from: £31,650 to £49,084 per year Start Date: April, July or September 2025 (April preferred) The Role Harwich and Dovercourt High School seeks a passionate and dynamic Teacher of Humanities to join our vibrant team. The successful candidate will be either a History or Geography specialist, with the opportunity to take on a leadership role as Lead Teacher, driving the development of teaching and learning within the faculty. As part of our dedicated Humanities department, you will work closely with the Trust’s Strategic Lead for Humanities, who is based at the school. This collaborative relationship will provide you with invaluable support and professional development, 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 the humanities and supporting students in reaching their full potential. 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. Work as a member of a team The full details can be found in the attached, Job description 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: Access to perks and exclusive discount via Perkbox; Employee Assistance Programme (Staff Wellbeing scheme), Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, access to discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms and discounted cinema tickets, eligible for Blue Light Card. 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 22nd February 2025 Shortlisting date: 24th February 2025 Interview date: 27th February 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.