Philip Morant School And College
Essex
£61,534 - £67,898 per year
Salary:
Leadership Scale L8 - L12
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
25 September 2025
Job overview
An opportunity to join the community of Philip Morant School and College and Sigma Sixth as the new Director of Sport
An exciting opportunity has arisen for our school to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Director of Sport to lead our successful and wide ranging delivery of PE and Sport at Philip Morant School and Sigma Sixth Colchester.
This is a senior leadership team position which will be based at Philip Morant School and College full time.
Our leadership structure in PE comprises a Director of Sport, Assistant Director of Sport and three additional TLR holders. Each TLR holder has clear areas of responsibility.
We are fortunate in already having a very strong team in place that is committed to delivering an engaging and deep curriculum in PE and through our Sigma Sixth Sports Academy.
Our teams compete extensively across different sports at district, county and national levels. This includes our Sigma Sixth Football, Rugby, Netball, Basketball and Golf Academies.
Our Sports Academy hosts over 200 post 16 sports students studying BTEC Level 3 Sport or an A level programme including A level PE. They are privileged to have access to outstanding facilities in the area and excellence in coaching with different partners. In 2024/25 our football academy were winners of the EFL U19 Division 1, the EFL cup and the Essex County Cup. Our rugby academy were men's Southern league champions and Southern men's college 9s champions.
Our vision is that everyone feels they belong and are the best they can be, so all students are welcomed to enjoy PE in lesson time and through wide participation in extracurricular clubs and inter house competitions.
This position could be of interest to existing Subject Leaders in PE or those PE specialists who have gained experience in other areas of school leadership.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact to arrange to visit outside of school hours.
A Day in the Life:
You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
* Leadership of the curriculum and ensuring a high quality of teaching and learning
* Leading the wide range of extra curricular and Sports Academy activities
* Developing a highly skilled team of dedicated teachers
* Managing whole school matters including duties, strategic decision making and supporting staff and students.
What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
* Experience of leading a team
* A passion for sport being accessible to all and also enabling students to achieve at the highest level
* A passion for the subject that translates into wanting excellent examination outcomes
* The drive and depth of insight to become a member of our senior leadership team
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 to help manage your everyday healthcare costs
* Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being
* Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more
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 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 Midnight, Thursday 25th September 2025 via MyNewTerm or the following link:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
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About Philip Morant School And College
Philip Morant School And College
Rembrandt Way, Colchester
Essex
CO3 4QS
United Kingdom
Do you want to work in a school...
* with fantastic young people and staff who dream big and work hard to realise their
dreams? with 50 years of tradition alongside modern and progressive values?
which is rediscovering the depth of its culture and values?
* that serves the most delicious school meals? (Sausage and bacon brioche butties, roast beef on a Wednesday, freshly battered cod & chips on a Friday and great vegetarian options)
* that priorities the curriculum over gimmicky initiatives?
* with a clear, systematic and centralised approach to student support, safeguarding,
inclusion and behaviour?
* which is part of a large yet locally based Trust, which opens up a myriad of career
possibilities?
If the answer to these questions is 'Yes', then please consider The Philip Morant School & College as a place to make your mark as a teacher and develop your future career in the greatest of professions.
The Philip Morant School & College
Philip Morant is a popular mixed comprehensive in north-east Essex. It is a happy school in which students feel nurtured, achieve highly and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We have made significant progress since our last Ofsted inspection, including two sets of fantastic examination results. Over the last three years students have performed well, with more students achieving strong passes (grade 5+) in both English and Maths.
Highlights include:
* 66% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in English
* 56% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in maths, with 51% achieving a grade 5 in both. This trend is increasing over time
* 20% of students achieving a grade 7 or above in English and/or Maths
* An increasing Progress 8 score which places The Philip Morant School above national
* Strengthened governance & leadership with the appointment of a Head of School, two Deputy Headteachers and new Assistant Headteachers to lead improvement in areas such as SEND, Behaviour, Personal Development and Well-being and Standards
* Revision of our curriculum to ensure that it is challenging, well-sequenced and knowledge- rich
* Further improvements in attendance & behaviour through launching and embedding a new Behaviour for Learning Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy, as well as appointing Heads of Year to lead the care, guidance and support provided for our young people
* High SLT presence around the school with a centralised behaviour management system
* The launch of a new Rewards Programme
* The re-introduction of targeted homework in order to support students with the acquisition of knowledge and development of their understanding
* The relaunch of our Sixth Form College under the name 'Sigma Sixth Colchester' as well as hosting the Sigma Sixth Sports Academy.
* An increase in the school roll in the last two years by more than a hundred students. We now have over 1750 students on roll.
The Philip Morant School & College ethos is encapsulated in three words: 'Aspiration, Success and Kindness' which underpin our approach to all aspects of school life. Philip Morant is ambitious for all of its students in their pursuit of excellence whether that is in the classroom, on the football pitch, the stage or working within the community.
We are committed to achieving the highest standards and delivering an holistic education and
experiences which prepare our students for the next stage in their education, training or work place.
Please feel free to contact us on if you require any further information about the school.
We would welcome the opportunity to show you why we are so proud of our school.
Safeguarding
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 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.
Location
The Philip Morant School is located in the Prettygate suburb of Colchester. The school is easily accessible by the A12 and is approximately 19 miles from Ipswich and 25 miles from Chelmsford. There is ample car parking on the school site. The school has excellent bus routes from Colchester North Station.
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