Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Vocational (STEMV) Teacher

Job Description

Our ideal candidate could be an experienced teacher of any of the STEMV subjects - but be willing to teach Maths and/or Science to our KS3 and KS4 students.

· To deliver outstanding teaching at the academy, fulfilling the requirements of the Teachers' Standards.

· To ensure that good progress is made by all students through the delivery of high quality lessons.

· To demonstrate commitment to tackling disadvantage and improving every student's wellbeing and life chances.

1. Plan and teach interactive lessons which engage all students including those facing barriers to learning and those with social emotional, mental and health needs.
- Demonstrate a desire to teach STEMV subjects in an innovative, creative and exciting way which engages reluctant learners.
- Work closely within your colleagues to produce high quality learning resources and plan Expeditionary Learning activities.
- Link your lessons to the world of work, British Values, and SMSC where appropriate.
- Use data about each student to inform your classroom practice and planning.
- Assess and give students feedback regularly in conjunction with the OA marking and feedback policy.


2. Facilitate positive student progress and outcomes.
- Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
- Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge including GCSE criteria where relevant.
- Direct the work of other staff in the classroom to maximise their impact on learning.

3. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment.
- Use the 'Dare to be Olive' approach to ensure that high expectations for behaviour are maintained.

- Read, understand and implement OA's safeguarding policy and procedures, and Keeping Children Safe in Education.

- Be a role model to our students, showing leadership, resilience, and empathy.

4. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities.

- Aid the day to day running of the academy by participating in supervision duties.

- Coach a group of students mentoring them through their time at the academy.

- Work with parents, carer, local school and outside agencies to ensure each student's needs are best met.

- Support the trust's values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures.

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

Information about the School

Based in the heart of Thurrock, our academy specialises in alternative provision and supporting the social and emotional educational needs of young people. Olive AP Academy - Thurrock supports up to 94 pupils for whom traditional teaching methods have not worked. Students, ranging in age from 11 to 16, join us following permanent exclusion from a mainstream school or due to having medical needs that prevent them from attending a mainstream setting. Our academy is a nurturing, inclusive community where students are able to grow and develop. We strive to ensure success for all our learners academically, socially and morally. We build a curriculum around the needs of our students and are proud that our Year 11 students leave with qualifications on par with their mainstream peers and transition into education, training or employment. Having a working beauty salon, kitchen and hospitality area, construction area, science laboratory and fitness suite onsite allows for a hands-on approach to the curriculum and the development of transferable skills for the future. Alongside our ever-growing curriculum, we offer our students additional qualifications in non-traditional subjects such as sailing, climbing, extreme mountain biking, bushcraft and first aid. All students receive therapeutic support and this can range from a set or personalised programme, counselling, speech and language intervention or small group activities around self-worth and wellbeing. We pride ourself on encouraging positive mental health and wellbeing and are pleased to have received a National Wellbeing Award, which acknowledges the support we provide for staff, students and families. Working in alternative provision can be challenging, but joining the Olive family is one of the most rewarding and positive career developments you will make. If you have the experience and enthusiasm to support us on our journey, I would love to hear from you. Thank you for your interest. Collette Hunnisett Executive Headteacher