Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 21/08/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: Wednesday 27th August 2025 (TBC)
CLASS TEACHER - PART TIME (40/60% FTE), FIXED TERM
Actual Salary from: £31,650 - £49,084 (M1 - U3)
Start Date: ASAP, though a January 2026 start would be considered
The Role
We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our experienced team of teachers at Alton Park Junior School on a part-time basis. This position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.
This post is part-time (either 40% or 60% FTE) and fixed term until 31st August 2026.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
* Promoting the aims and objectives of the school and maintaining its philosophy of education and to support the Head Teacher in promoting the ethos of the School;
* Setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils;
* Promoting good progress and outcomes by pupils;
* Planning and teaching well-structured lessons;
* Managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
We're looking for you if you have:
* Qualified Teacher Status in the UK
* Successful teaching experience within the primary sector
* Thorough knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to use them effectively
* Good knowledge of policies and commitment to safeguarding children
* Commitment to the vision, aims and values of the Trust/School
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Alton Park Junior 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
Employee benefits include:
* A Health Cash Plan
* Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
* Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
* 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 this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l08471nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDc0OTY4MnwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDQyMTE2NDh8MA%3d%3d?i=guabrqrcsS8%3d
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
* Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 21st August 2025
* Interview date: Wednesday 27th August 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 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.
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
Alton Park Junior School is proud to be part of the Sigma Trust.
At Alton Park Junior School, a large Junior School with a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years, we aim to challenge all our pupils to ensure they fulfil their potential. We promote respect and tolerance within school and our wider community which prepares our children for life in modern Britain.
Our vision is that our children will achieve well, have fun and develop a lifelong passion for learning at Alton Park Junior School and for the future.
We believe in an education which is holistic, equitable, empowering, nurturing and liberating for all members of the school and the local and wider community. This is achieved through a determined dedication to serve, through self-belief, through effective collaboration with others and sustained by ensuring transparent accountability at all levels.
Alton Park Junior School will embrace the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.Alton Park Junior School is part of the Sigma Trust. The school is a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years.
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 Trust HR Team
Alton Park Road, Clacton-on-Sea
Essex, CO15 1DL Telephone: 01255 750913
Email: ap.recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk
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