Job Description

We are looking for generalist teachers who are passionate about supporting young people who have faced multiple barriers to their learning in a mainstream setting. The successful candidates will:

· demonstrate they can contribute to the development of a dynamic curriculum, which will both engage pupils and be adaptable to their specific needs

· deliver the highest quality of teaching, learning and assessment

· inspire pupils through a genuine passion for learning

· be committed to helping pupils overcome disadvantage and improving their wellbeing and life chances

· plan and teach interactive, exciting lessons across a range of subjects within a broad-based curriculum that will engage pupils across the KS2 - KS4 age range using a primary based model of delivery

· share our determination to develop and deliver a broad curriculum

· work collaboratively with colleagues to produce high quality learning resources and plan expeditionary learning activities, for example contributing to the outdoor learning curriculum

· actively contribute to the teaching of functional skills across KS2 - KS4 appropriate to both the age and needs of individual pupils

· link all lessons to the PHSE curriculum, the world of work, British values, and SMSC as appropriate

· use pupil data to inform classroom practice and planning

· regularly assess and give pupils feedback in line with the OA marking and feedback policy

· direct the work of support staff in the classroom to maximise their impact on pupils' learning

· facilitate good progress and positive outcomes - inspire, motivate and challenge our pupils

· set high expectations and maintain a positive and safe learning environment

· using the 'Dare to be Olive' approach to ensure that high expectations for behaviour are maintained

· act on child protection concerns immediately (read, understand, and implement OA's safeguarding policy and procedure, and Keeping Children Safe in Education)

· be a role model to our pupils by showing leadership, resilience, and empathy

· coach a group of pupils and mentoring them through their time at the school

· work with parents, carers, local schools, and outside agencies to ensure each pupil's needs are best met

· fulfil wider professional responsibilities through the application of school systems and procedures

· support the trust's values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices, and procedures

· work closely with our headteacher, our staff, parents/ carers, and pupils to deliver our strategic vision and help make our ambitious plans for the school a reality

Note: The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Head of School to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

Information about the School

Based in the heart of Thurrock, our school specialises in alternative provision and supporting the social and emotional educational needs of young people. Olive AP Academy supports pupils for whom traditional teaching methods have not worked. Students, ranging in age from 11 to 14, join us following permanent exclusion from a mainstream school or due to having medical needs that prevent them from attending a mainstream setting. Our school 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 in the hope that our Year 11 students leave with qualifications on par with their mainstream peers and transition into education, training or employment.

Alongside our ever-growing curriculum, our academies 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.