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We are seekinga PathwayLeadto develop and managea cluster of subject specialismsat Olive AP Academy -Thurrockand with the potential of workingin our academyinHaveringas well.

Our ideal candidate isan experienced teacherwith aspecialisminScience,who candemonstrate the highest quality of teaching, learning and assessment and is ready forleadership responsibilities.We are looking for someone who hasthe proven ability to inspire and motivatestaff and students; someone who can lead by example.

Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will be a member of our academy's Extended Leadership Team, under the direction of ourAssistantHeadteacher.Asa PathwayLead you will be responsible forsecuring outstandingoutcomesfor all our studentsinyourPathway'ssubject specialisms- a key focus will be on Biology.

ThePathway Leadwill have specific responsibilities and line management but willalso need towork flexibly as the needs of the academy emerge and develop.

Information about the School

Olive AP Academy - Thurrock is based in Tilbury. Our alternative provision academy has up to 96 students aged between 11 and 16 on roll at any one time. Our brand new building opened to staff and students in summer 2017. The academy facilities include purpose-built kitchens, computing suites, music studio and multi-sports pitch.

Our staff supports young people who have been placed at the academy for a period of intervention work, following a permanent exclusion from a mainstream school. The academy also supports young people with medical needs.

The academy was rated "Good" in all areas by Ofsted at its latest inspection in December 2018.