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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. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role We are seeking a talented and motivated qualified teacher of Maths to join our team as a 0.2 FTE Maths Tutor on a one-year fixed-term contract, working intensively with Year 11 students to help them secure strong outcomes in GCSE Maths.
This role is central to our intervention strategy, with a focus on supporting students at risk of not achieving a grade 5 or above. The successful candidate will deliver targeted small group and 1:1 intervention sessions, monitor and track progress, and work closely with the Head of Maths, classroom teachers, and senior leaders to ensure students make accelerated progress.
We are looking for a teacher who:
Has strong subject knowledge and a track record of raising attainment in Maths.
Can build positive relationships with students, motivating them to succeed.
Can use assessment and feedback to close gaps in knowledge and build exam confidence.
Is committed to celebrating student success, including through praise and positive communication with parents.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic teacher to make a significant impact on student outcomes in the run-up to exams.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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.