Job Description

We are looking fora primary or nurture teacherwho can develop and deliver our literacy and numeracy focused curriculum to asmall group of KS3 students.

Olive AP Academy - Thurrock runs a short term KS3 programme which focuses on the development of our students' social, emotional and mental health through the delivery of aninnovative, integrated, therapeutic curriculum.

We are seeking a teacher who is passionate about supporting young people who have often found school a challenge. A teacher who shares our determination to improve our students' life chances and give them learning opportunities which stimulate and excite. Our ideal candidate would be an experienced primary or nurture teacher who wants to develop their practice -engaging KS3 children in more dynamic learning. A teacher who can:

- demonstrate the highest quality of teaching, learning and assessment - inspiring our students; sharing a passion for learning

- work closely with our headteacher, our staff, parents/ carers and our students to deliver our strategic vision and help make our ambitious plans for the academy a reality

- be committed to tackling disadvantage and improving every student's wellbeing and life chances.

Please download a job pack for full details of the role. The job pack can also be found athttps://www.oliveacademies.org.uk/working-with-us/

At Olive Academies we can offer you:

o a close and supportive team in a working environment where your wellbeing is a priority

o high quality CPD, strong links to mainstream schools and opportunities for career progression

o an organisation which is values driven and has children at the centre of everything we do

o the freedom to be innovative without the constraints of a mainstream curriculum.

Our academies always welcome visits from potential applicants. 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, including your personal statement to susie.tyler@oliveacademies.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications: 25th March 2019 5pm

Interviews to be held at Olive AP Academy - Thurrock on 3rd April 2019.

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