Job Description

Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Essex
3,714 - 4,120 per year

Salary:

LGPS - Scale 7 point 19-24

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Apply by:

8 October 2025

Job overview

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Be a Part of a Community Driven by Opportunity at Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Are you an enthusiastic individual ready to empower students to achieve, belong, connect, and develop? Do you want to be part of a community where every professional demonstrates compassion and care for all?

At HDHS, we are driven by opportunity and a powerful belief that every student matters. Through our Preparedness Agenda, we work to support the young people of Harwich and the surrounding villages, dedicated to maximising their life chances and levelling any inequalities. We're looking for a dedicated Sports Coordinator to become a vital part of our professional body and help us create an environment where every student knows, understands, and believes that the opportunity is here for them.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a dynamic and stimulating environment where you can truly thrive.

The successful candidate will work 5 hours per week This is a 39-week-per-year role, which includes term time, non-pupil days.

A Day in the Life:


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

Act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct and behaviour Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the activity area Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

What We're Looking For:


You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

Have experience in and be confidence to assist in the delivery of various sports Successful recent experience working with children in a school/early years environment Good working knowledge of ICT to support learning

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. 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 8th October 2025 at Midnight via the following link: https://www.hdhs.org.uk/working-with-us/current-vacancies.


Nb: Only fully completed application forms will be accepted. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a large number of applications.


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.

Recruiter contact:

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About

Harwich and Dovercourt High School

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Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Hall Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich
Essex
CO12 3TG
United Kingdom

+44 1255 245 460

Harwich and Dovercourt High School (HDHS) is a popular, mixed 11-18 comprehensive situated on the north-east Essex coast. As one of the only Reading Schools in the country, we are bursting with innovative practice designed to nourish a love of literature and this forms a cornerstone of our curriculum in all subject areas. Students feel safe, valued and well-supported during their five to seven years with us. The school has made many improvements since joining the Sigma Trust in 2017 and is in an exciting phase of its development, led by an experienced headteacher and senior leadership team.



At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we strongly believe that no child should be left behind. It is our vision that every student should leave us having worked, read and learned together and having taken every opportunity offered to allow them to be successful in their chosen pathway for life. We believe that opportunity affords choice and choice affords a fulfilling adult life. It is our mission to maximise the potential for every student within their HDHS seven-year journey and empower them to reach their goals, whatever their starting points.



Every student is welcomed and unapologetically challenged to achieve their full potential and be the best possible version of themselves. Strong, positive working relationships with parents, carers and other stakeholders are at the heart of our commitment to the successes of our young people, who will go on to lead our community. We welcome local encouragement, support and belief as together we build real opportunities for our students' futures.



Be a part of Harwich and Dovercourt High School's ambition to become an outstanding school with the highest expectations for its young people.


Do you want to work in one of the only Reading Schools in the country, bursting with innovative practices designed to nourish a love of literature in our young people?

Do you want to work in a school with fantastic young people and staff who work hard and have a great community spirit?

Do you want to work in a school that prioritises evidence-based research when developing its curriculum?

Do you want to work in a school with excellent professional development opportunities for staff?

Do you want to work in a school with a clear, systematic and centralised approach to student support, safeguarding, inclusion and behaviour?

Do you want to work in a school with a small but steadily growing sixth form?

Do you want to work in a school which is part of a large yet locally based Trust, which opens up a whole myriad of possibilities?


If the answer to these questions is yes, then please consider Harwich and Dovercourt High School as a place to make your mark and develop your career.



Harwich and Dovercourt High School's ethos is built around the expectations that our students should be prepared to Achieve, Belong, Connect and Develop. Our new rewards system is built around these expectations and our pastoral systems are structured to help students develop in these areas which we consider crucial to their academic success.



HDHS is ambitious for all of our students in their pursuit of excellence, whether that is in the classroom, on the rugby pitch, in the dance studio or leading 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.


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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.

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