Aspiring Head of Mathematics

Job Ref No. ECC5460-515S Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR2B

Position Start Date: 01/01/2027 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 12/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Join a Team that Builds Aspiration, Nurtures Resilience, and Instills Kindness at The Colne.
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual who believes in putting students first? Do you want to be part of an inclusive and nurturing community where everyone is empowered to succeed?

At The Colne, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment where students feel supported every step of the way, allowing them to grow into well-rounded individuals. By working closely with families and building positive relationships, we strive to immerse all our students in a culture that is inclusive and aspirational, helping them to dream big and reach their full potential.

An exceptionally exciting vacancy has arisen at Colne Community School for an outstanding Maths teacher to join our Mathematics department, as a Second in Charge initially, before the opportunity to act up as our Head of Maths faculty. The Head of Maths role would be effective from mid 2027 giving time to adapt and understand Colne Community School. The position will be for up to one year upon which the role will return to Second in Charge.

This unique set of circumstances would be an ideal opportunity for an already established Second in Maths to dip their toes into faculty leadership after spending the Spring Term 2027 immersed in a supportive handover. During the period of acting up your responsibilities and salary would accurately reflect those of a Head of Maths faculty on the leadership scale (L8-12).

Our school is a community in which we believe everyone, students and staff alike, should have the opportunity to be nourished and grow. Therefore, we are seeking to recruit a proactive and forward thinking member of staff to enrich the skills and experience already present in our Mathematics Faculty.

We aim to foster an inclusive culture where everyone is able to learn from each other. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and diligent.

Colne Community School is a member of the Sigma Trust. The Sigma Trust's mission is to be 'Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts' and this is certainly a message that The Colne invests in too. We work closely with other schools within the Trust to improve standards and ensure that we are creating the best environment for our students to learn and our staff to develop.

Our ARK values of Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness describe the ethos that flows through our school. We expect all members of staff to feed into our values and lead by example to our students. We believe that every member of staff has the potential to impact on student experience and therefore we encourage our staff, both teaching and support, to immerse themselves in our school culture.

Applications from outstanding professionals who believe they can contribute to our school community are greatly welcomed. If you are willing to invest in us, we will invest in you which we believe makes the experience at The Colne especially exciting.

A Day in the Life:

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

• High quality teaching across both key stage 3 and 4;
• To deputise for the Head of Faculty in cases of absence;
• To assist the Head of Faculty with developing the Maths curriculum;
• To improve schemes of learning;
• Promoting the wider aspirations and values of the school.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

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

• Teaching experience within the secondary sector;
• Ability to lead a team
• An excellent knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to use them effectively;
• High expectations of yourself and of others.

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.

Why work for The Sigma Trust, The Colne Community School?

We can offer you:

• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
• Free tea and coffee available in all team rooms and communal staff room.
• Sociable and friendly staff.
• Staff weekly wellbeing opportunities.
• Staff social events.

Employee benefits include:

• A Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

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 places 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.

Information about the School

We are a unique school and college where young people make real achievements. Our school understands and embraces the challenge of change, diversity and innovation and we are committed to developing teaching strategies which enable every student to be a successful learner. Our school is a learning environment that reflects the value we place on young people and their success to ensure that they grow into full participating citizens and have a real sense of their own worth.

The Colne Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

SafeguardingThe 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 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 practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Sigma HR
The Colne Community School
Church Road, Brightlingsea
Essex, CO7 0QL Telephone: 01255 750913
Email: colne.recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk