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Job Ref No. ECC4016-321S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main Pay Range

Position Start Date: 01/07/2026 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 05/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed

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. 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Careers Teacher to join our English Faculty.

Are you:

• A motivated and ambitious Early Career Teacher who is ready to join a forward-thinking, continuously improving department?
• A dynamic and inspiring teacher who wants to work collaboratively with the Director of English and Deputy Subject Leader to enthuse students about English within an ambitious department, aiming to work effectively as part of a team within the Academy to provide an outstanding educational experience for the students?
• An individual who wishes to be involved in the design and development of the English curriculum and play a strategic role in the development of the Academy?
• A teacher committed to the importance of English in transforming students' literacy, aspirations, and lives?
• A teacher committed to giving students extra-curricular opportunities?

In return we can offer you strong support in personalised professional development as an English teacher.

To apply for the role, please complete the application form and recruitment monitoring form demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to The Ongar Academy.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to Sarah Botterell, Headteacher's PA, via email to sbotterell@theongaracademy.org

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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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S Botterell (Headteacher's P.A)

The Ongar Academy

Fyfield Road, Ongar

Essex, CM5 0AN

Telephone: 01277 500990

Email: sbotterell@theongaracademy.org