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Job Ref No. ECC5462-363S  |  Position Type: Leader/Co-ordinator  |  Pay Range: Leadership Pay Scale L8 - L12

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026  |  Contract Type: Full-time  |  Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight  |  Date of Interviews: Wednesday 25th February 2026

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 that works 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.

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

• 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

(Full details can be found in the Job Applicant Information Pack)

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 09:00am Monday, 23rd February 2026 via My New Term using the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137927/EDV-2026-SS-46214

• Interviews will take place on Wednesday 25th February 2026

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and 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.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.

The Stanway School is a heavily over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive school with over 1,300 students currently on roll, the vast majority of whom live in Stanway and the surrounding villages to the west of Colchester. The school is a specialist school in Humanities and Maths & Computing. We have undertaken a huge rebuilding programme and the Creative Arts block, the latest phase of our expansion project, opened in September 2018. By 2021, all year groups will be full with 280 students following this expansion of the school buildings. This is an exciting time to join an already successful school that is looking to continually improve practice: staff are enthusiastic and many take part in voluntary research groups into key areas of school life; students are well-behaved and achieve results above expectation; the culture of the school is calm and purposeful.

Jonathan BlandHeadteacherThe Stanway 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.

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
The Stanway School
Winstree Road
Stanway, Colchester
Essex, CO3 0QA Telephone: 01255 750913
Email: sta.recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk

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