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We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about supporting young people in KS3/4 who have often found school a challenge. A teacher who shares our ambition to improve our students' life chances and give them learning opportunities which stimulate and excite.
Our alternative provision academy in Thurrock has up to 96 students aged between 11 and 16 on roll at any one time. Olive Academies is one of the first multi-academy trusts to specialise exclusively in alternative provision. We support children and young people who have experienced significant difficulties learning in mainstream schools. We work with children who are at risk of exclusion, those who have been permanently excluded from school and those who have medical needs.
Our ideal candidate would be an experienced teacher who wants to develop their practice and experience more dynamic ways of engaging children in learning. We are seeking a business studies and computer science teacher who will:
o be committed to tackling disadvantage and improving every student's wellbeing and life chances
o demonstrate the highest quality of teaching, learning and assessment
o create exciting projects to inspire our students
o work closely with our headteacher, pathway lead, our staff, parents/ carers and our students to deliver our vision and help make our ambitious plans for the academy a reality.
Come and join our pioneering teaching team and work alongside colleagues who share a determination to give the most vulnerable children and young people the best chances to succeed and thrive in their adult lives.
Job title: Teacher (Computer Science / Business Studies)
Salary: MPS/UPS + fringe weighting
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: Negotiable
Location: Olive AP Academy - Thurrock, Tilbury
Download an applicant information pack at https://www.oliveacademies.org.uk/working-with-us/ for full details about this teaching role.
Our academies always welcome visits from potential applicants.
Come and see our fantastic academy building and meet our brilliant academy community. Please get in touch with Susie Tyler, Office Manager (E: susie.tyler@oliveacademies.org.uk T: 01708 853781) if you would like to arrange a visit or need any further information.
Please email your completed application form to: susie.tyler@oliveacademies.org.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 24 September 2019 (midday).
Interviews to be held at Olive AP Academy - Thurrock in Tilbury week commencing Monday 30 September 2019.
You can also find more details about Olive Academies at www.oliveacademies.org.uk
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