Job Description

We are looking for a Maths 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 KS3/ KS4 teacher who wants to develop their practice and experience more dynamic ways of engaging children in learning.

Please note we can not accept CVs. This post is being offered as either part-time or full-time and we are able to offer flexible working conditions for the right candidate.

Our ideal candidates will:

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

*demonstrate the highest quality of teaching, learning and assessment

*inspire our students

* work closely with our headteacher, STEMV pathway lead, our staff, parents/ carers and our students to deliver our vision and help make our ambitious plans for the academy a reality.

Salary: MPS/UPS + Fringe weighting
Hours: Full time or Part time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: Negotiable
Location: Olive AP Academy - Thurrock, Tilbury

Please download an OA job pack (Maths Teacher). More details can also be found at http://www.oliveacademies.org.uk/working-with-us/

Please complete an OA application form (download) and return it to susie.tyler@oliveacademies.org.uk.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 27 June 2019 (midday).

Interviews to be held at Olive AP Academy - Thurrock in Tilbury during week of 1 July 2019.

Our academies always welcome visits from potential applicants. Please get in touch with Collette Hunnisett, Headteacher (collette.hunnisett@oliveacademies.org.uk T: 01708 853781) if you would like to arrange a visit or need any further information.

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