ECT English

The Ongar Academy, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0AN

58 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 July 2026

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full Time/ Part Time hours available
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Range

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Ongar Academyis partof theBridge 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.Thecore 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 approachandlong-term sustainable strategy.

About the role:

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?

To apply for the role, please complete the application form 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 emailtosbotterell@theongaracademy.org

What the school offers its staff

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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About The Ongar Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 511 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Ongar Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ongar-academy

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. 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.

Arranging a visit to The Ongar Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org.

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