Senior Progress Leader - English in Colchester

Be a part of the Stanway Standard at The Stanway School. Are you a determined professional who holds high expectations of yourself and others? Do you want to be part of a community that promotes kindness and celebrates success for all? At The Stanway School, we are proud to be a trusted and respected member of the local community and work exceptionally hard to provide the very best start for our young people through outstanding teaching and the highest quality guidance and support. We believe in fostering a culture of respect, kindness, and hard work. 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. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a diverse and vibrant environment where you can truly thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English team and assume responsibility for the school's progress in English and English Literature, including the Reading strategy and use of the Learning Resource Centre.
• Developing and implementing strategies for improving attainment, particularly for students who are male and/or disadvantaged and/or vulnerable.
• Lead and line management of members of the English team.
• Establishing innovative, creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching.
• Facilitating the progress and general well-being of students, providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters.
• Monitoring the quality of learning and teaching in line managed departments and areas relevant to this role.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status and sound subject knowledge.
• Ability to motivate students, act as a role model and teach outstanding lessons.
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching, inspiring students and setting high standards within the classroom.

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.

Professional Development

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a 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. 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 place 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.

To Apply

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 09:00am Thursday 12th February 2026 via My New Term with the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137927/EDV-2026-SS-97875. Shortlisting will take place on the 12th and 13th February, with interviews to follow shortly after. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply. Agencies are requested not to contact us regarding open positions.

Information about the School

The Stanway School is a heavily over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive school with over 1,300 students on roll. The school is a specialist in Humanities and Maths & Computing. We have undertaken a rebuilding programme and the Creative Arts block opened in September 2018. The Stanway School joined The Sigma Trust in 2016.

Safeguarding: The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements and appropriate checks.