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The Ongar Academy is a school with a strong STEM focus. We are a brand new non fee-paying 11-18 mixed community school opening in Ongar in September 2015. Built on the principle of offering opportunity for all to achieve at the very highest level, this school will be an amazing place to learn and to teach.
Our motto 'Affectare ad Optimum' translates as 'Aspire to Greatness' and that is precisely what you will be doing alongside our inspiring Headteacher, our parents and the initial intake of 120 Year 7 students. With the new Sixth Form opening in 2017, we will grow gradually and organically to our full roll of 800 students over the next few years.
We are progressing well with our plans and are currently finalising proposals with the Education Funding Agency to build brand new facilities that will bring secondary education back to Ongar for the first time in over two decades. Support from the community has been overwhelming and interest from parents and students alike has delighted us all. This is a school with high expectations. These expectations will be shared by our founding staff team.
An outstanding practitioner, your mastery of your subject will be matched by your passion for raising attainment and ability to inspire excellence in students and colleagues alike. Ambitious and committed to improve, you will be an integral part of the development of this new school taking on responsibilities that will give you an excellent preparation for Deputy Headship.
We expect all our staff to be strong leaders. Recognising that the best results are delivered by a staff team working in concert, the Headteacher and Governing Body are committed to supporting you at every stage, providing you with appropriate CPD and remuneration that only the best in their field should command. In addition, you will have the chance to be in at the start of what promises to be an extraordinary journey for all involved.
If you would like to chat informally about this opportunity, please leave your details at 01277 286255 or contact us at recruitment@theongaracademy.org.
To apply, visit our website
www.theongaracademy.org/recruitment
The Ongar Academy is committed to safeguarding.
Full employment checks and an enhanced DBS disclosure are required for all posts.
Information about the School
At The Ongar Academy we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence for all our young people. We passionately believe in supporting every young person regardless of their background or ability and are invested in ensuring every young person achieves their potential.
The Ongar Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.