Sigma Trust @sigmatrust
We are a partnership of North East Essex academies made up of secondary, primary & junior schools, an infant and nursery school and a teacher training scheme. sigmatrust.org.uk Clacton-on-Sea, England Joined March 2018-
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We would like to wish all our schools, staff, pupils, parents and communities a very happy and restful half term holiday.
It was great to visit Rachel, an Advance graduate, as she comes to the end of her first year as a primary teacher in one of our local schools. Find out how you can transform your future and make a difference at advanceteach.org.uk @sigmatrust @Ambition_Inst
We would like to wish all our students taking SATs, GCSEs, A-levels and post-16 examinations this week the very best of luck. Thank you to all our staff and families for their support ⭐️
A massive good luck to everyone starting their GCSE exams this week. We know how hard you have worked alongside the support and guidance of school staff and family members. You deserve every success.
'The thrill of teaching that first lesson was unmatched!' Read more about Ellie’s experience training to become a great teacher with Advance and Ambition Institute this year and apply to join us this September at advanceteach.org.uk/latest-news @Ambition_Inst @sigmatrust
Want to find out more about our school based approach to becoming a great teacher in a local primary or secondary school? Register for our online drop-in on Friday 24th April from 12-2 by emailing [email protected] Ready to apply? Visit: advanceteach.org.uk
We would like to say a big welcome back to all our schools, staff and students. We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter break and we look forward to working with you all in the weeks and months ahead.
A massive congratulations to students at @StHelenaSchool after wowing judges at the Active Travel Ambassadors competition. The safety-conscious students are now planning to introduce a number of initiatives including promoting healthy choices and improving local facilities.
We would like to wish all our schools, staff, students, families and communities a very happy and peaceful Easter Holidays.
We are delighted that Jonathan Bland has been shortlisted as a Finalist in the The Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School category in The Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026. @TeachingAwards
Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference to the lives of young people? Lillie trained with us last year and is now doing just that in one of our local primary schools. Find out more and apply now at advanceteach.org.uk @Ambition_Inst @sigmatrust
Happy Friday! Lots of reading this week in training and across our @sigmatrust schools. Great to see the #worldbookday2026 celebrations. Well done to everyone on your assignments! ✅Study module 'End of lesson assessments' ✅PGCE Assignment 3 ✅World Book Day 2026
Another fantastic morning interviewing the teachers of tomorrow in Colchester. Here are some top tips for your teacher training interview from one of our lead mentors, Charlie. Visit advanceteach.org.uk for more info and to apply. @Ambition_Inst @sigmatrust
Our Advance Intensive Training and Practice week and @sigmatrust INSET day kicks off with many of our trainees attending a session on Adaptive Teaching with the wonderful @Sue_Cowley Looking forward to a thought provoking morning! @Ambition_Inst @Steplab_co
It was fantastic to see some of our schools take to the stage before half term and put on some fab performances for their proud parents and families. As shown here by students from @harwichschool whose performance of Annie saw them transform their main hall into 1930s New York.
We're at the Colchester Jobs Fair today at the Town Hall from 10-1. Come and have a chat about how we can support you to become a great teacher in one of our local schools. #colchesterjobsfair
Celebrating 10 Years of Soul Space at The Stanway School We are delighted to announce the re-launch of the Soul Space within the School Library/LRC. This area provides a quieter, more reflective environment for students during lunchtimes.
This year, invest in yourself and the future of education. Join a community of passionate teachers making a difference every day. Visit advanceteach.org.uk to apply now or to book a 1-1 career planning meeting with one of our expert advisers. @Ambition_Inst @sigmatrust
If your New Year’s resolution is to make a lasting impact, teaching could be the next step. Find out how our September 2026 teacher training programme can help you get started at our online drop in tomorrow, Wednesday 14th January: advanceteach.org.uk/.../online-dro…
Hands up who's ready for 2026?! A big Sigma Trust welcome back to our family of schools, staff and students. We look forward to watching - and supporting - your progress in the year ahead.
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