CLEANER

10 hours per week (2 hours per day)

Monday – Friday

Actual salary £4,510 (salary equal to £9.24ph)

Term time + 3 weeks

We require an organised, self-motivated, reliable and flexible person to ensure that different areas of our schools (Ortu Gable Hall School, Ortu Hassenbrook Academy and Ortu Corringham Primary School) are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.

Role is pensionable, offers access to our Health Assured Scheme and Rewards Gateway Benefits package.

If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying please feel free to contact Des Shillingford on 01375 416032

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required (Paid for by school) for this post together with at least 2 written references.

Please visit our website to download details and an application form or call 01375 671566 for an application pack or visit our website Ortu Hassenbrook Academy.

Closing date:       Summer 2022

Interview date:    To be arranged

Job Description

Person Spec

Midday Assistant

 Required for November 2022

TLW £18,330

11.45am -1.45pm (Monday – Friday) Term Time only

Pro rata salary – 10 hours per week / 44.8 weeks per year

                                             (Term time + 6.8 weeks holiday/bank holiday)

 Actual salary based on TWL = £4,256 £9.50 p/h

   Apply by Friday 21^st October 2022

Location: Thurrock

Ortu Corringham Primary School and Nursery are looking for a Midday Assistant to join their established and friendly team of staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a "good" Ofsted rated school where you will be valued and appreciated.

If you would like to explore the idea of working closer to home, in an environment where you will make a difference to our younger generation, this may be an ideal post for you.

Ortu Corringham Primary School and Nursey is a member of the Ortu Federation. The Federation has ambitious plans to transform education in our academies, developing an aspirant culture and a dynamic learning experience that will rapidly improve the educational outcomes for all children. Teaching and support work opportunities are available from KS1 to KS5 across the Trust.

About the school:

Our school is located in the heart of Corringham. Ortu Corringham Primary School and Nursery is a long established school first serving the community of Corringham in 1870.  Many of our current pupils’ parents and families have been part of the school and we have teachers who were also our pupils.

We became an Academy on 1st October 2013 and joined the Ortu Federation.  This allows us access to a rich network with our family of schools, Ortu Gable Hall School, Ortu Hassenbrook and the Ortu Stanford and Corringham Sixth Form Centre.

In November 2016 the school was inspected by Ofsted who graded the school as 'GOOD' in every area and 'OUTSTANDING' for Personal Development and Welfare of the children.

We have two classes in each year group. The children are supported in their learning, social and emotional development by a highly qualified and committed team of professionals. 

To ensure we achieve our aim to provide an education our children enjoy which prepares them for academic and personal success now and in the future, all classes have additional adult support from our highly qualified Learning Support Assistants. We also have a pastoral team to support our children and families when they need further help.

We are an inclusive school and provide the community with a specialised provision for children with Speech and Language difficulties.  These children receive specialised Speech Therapy, Speech and Language Teaching and are also supported in their mainstream class.

Our school is an exciting place to learn and our pupils work hard and behave well.  We are proud of our focus on traditional values, good manners and enthusiasm for learning.  Our staff are happy to work here.

The successful applicant will:

• Supervise children in the lunch hall
• Encourage imaginative play outside (and indoors when it's raining)
• Ensure the good behaviour of pupils
• Administer first aid when required
• Be an enthusiastic team player
• Have an ability to show initiative and work independently if required.

We can offer:

• A supportive, friendly, hardworking team
• A CPD entitlement with purposeful training
• The opportunity to work in a good school
• Supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their children
• A highly effective learning environment
• A responsive leadership team
• Children who are wonderful to work with
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with other services e.g. speech and language therapy.

We could say a lot more, but we think the best way for you to get a feel for what it would be like to work for us, is to pay us a visit. Mrs Julie Painter, would be happy to arrange this for you. Please do give her a call on 01375 672157.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.

Job Description Ortu-CPS-Midday-Assistant-JD-November-2022-docx-.doc

Person Specification Ortu-CPS-Midday-Assistant-PERSON-SPEC-November-2022.docx

Application form Ortu-Application-Form-2021-3.docx

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

 Required for November 2022

Band: B point 7 – 12 £21,000

Pro rata salary – 32.5 hours per week / 45.8 weeks per year

 (Term time + 1 week INSET + 6.8 weeks holiday/bank holiday)

Actual salary based on Band B Point 7 = £16,202  

                                                       Apply by Friday 21^st October 2022

Location: Thurrock

Ortu Corringham Primary School and Nursery are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their established and friendly team of staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a "good" Ofsted rated school where you will be valued and appreciated.

Our new colleague will provide support to Class Teachers with release time and / or provide cover when teachers are absent and for interventions. Our ideal applicant will have a passion for teaching and a desire to ensure pupils achieve their potential. There will be opportunities to work towards teacher training in the future for the right candidate.

Please note: Applicants must hold, as a minimum, Grade C / 4 in English and Maths and NVQ Level 3 in Learning Support / Early Years or equivalent qualification.

Ortu Corringham Primary School and Nursey is a member of the Ortu Federation. The Federation has ambitious plans to transform education in our academies, developing an aspirant culture and a dynamic learning experience that will rapidly improve the educational outcomes for all children. Teaching and support work opportunities are available from KS1 to KS5 across the Trust.

About the school:

Our school is located in the heart of Corringham. Ortu Corringham Primary School and Nursery is a long established school first serving the community of Corringham in 1870.  Many of our current pupils’ parents and families have been part of the school and we have teachers who were also our pupils.

We became an Academy on 1st October 2013 and joined the Ortu Federation.  This allows us access to a rich network with our family of schools, Ortu Gable Hall School, Ortu Hassenbrook and the Ortu Stanford and Corringham Sixth Form Centre.

In November 2016 the school was inspected by Ofsted who graded the school as 'GOOD' in every area and 'OUTSTANDING' for Personal Development and Welfare of the children.

We have two classes in each year group. The children are supported in their learning, social and emotional development by a highly qualified and committed team of professionals. 

To ensure we achieve our aim to provide an education our children enjoy which prepares them for academic and personal success now and in the future, all classes have additional adult support from our highly qualified Learning Support Assistants. We also have a pastoral team to support our children and families when they need further help.

We are an inclusive school and provide the community with a specialised provision for children with Speech and Language difficulties.  These children receive specialised Speech Therapy, Speech and Language Teaching and are also supported in their mainstream class.

Our school is an exciting place to learn and our pupils work hard and behave well.  We are proud of our focus on traditional values, good manners and enthusiasm for learning.  Our staff are happy to work here.

The successful applicant will:

• To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support learning activities for classes. The primary focus will be to work under the professional direction of a teacher and within an agreed system of supervision in delivering lessons set by or with teachers.
• Expected to progress pupils' learning and to assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher
• Provide support across all phases, covering and supporting where needed under the full support and supervision of the SLT and phase teachers
• To work with a team of LSA's in the school to develop good working practices within a supportive environment
• Under the direction of the teacher, plan challenging teaching and learning objectives
• Use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support and progress pupils' learning
• Deliver agreed learning activities to pupils, adjusting activities according to pupil responses / needs.

We can offer:

• A supportive, friendly, hardworking team
• A CPD entitlement with purposeful training
• The opportunity to work in a good school
• Supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their children
• A highly effective learning environment
• A responsive leadership team
• Children who are wonderful to work with
• An opportunity for teacher training in the future
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with other services e.g. speech and language therapy.

We could say a lot more, but we think the best way for you to get a feel for what it would be like to work for us, is to pay us a visit. Mrs Julie Painter, would be happy to arrange this for you. Please do give her a call on 01375 672157.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.

Closing date: Friday 21^st October 2022 (Noon)      

Interviews:  w/c Monday 31^st October 2022

To complete an application form please go to www.ortu.com/contactus/vacancies

Completed application forms should be returned as attachments for the attention of Mrs Lindsay Bayfield using the following address Lindsay.Bayfield @gablehall.com 

Job Description Ortu-CPS-HLTA-LSA-JD-November-2022-docx-.doc

Person Specification Ortu-CPS-HLTA-LSA-PERSON-SPEC-November-2022.docx

Teacher of Mathematics KS3-KS5 

Apply ASAP

Location: Thurrock

Salary/Rate: MPS/UPS

Contract Type: Full Time

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, passionate Teacher of Mathematics (experienced or a NQT) to join a forward-thinking and innovative team in this ambitious 11-18 Academy. A TLR would be considered for an exceptional candidate.

About the school:

Ortu Gable Hall is a large mixed academy on the Thurrock/Basildon border. It is part of the Ortu Trust which is made up of Ortu Corringham Primary School, Ortu Gable Hall School and the Ortu Stanford and Corringham Sixth Form Centre. Teaching opportunities are available from KS1 to KS5 across the Trust.

We know that helping shape students' lives and turning aspirations to reality have rewards that include, but transcend academic excellence. At Gable Hall School children and young people experience a stimulating, challenging and supportive learning journey through their secondary and post-secondary years. Staff and parents work hard together to create a caring and mutually respectful ethos to prepare students well for the demands of the 21st Century. Our highly personalised curriculum; exceptional extra-curricular opportunities; student leadership culture, and sound attainment make Gable Hall a very exciting place in which to learn, work and play. High quality teaching and pastoral care combine to make Gable Hall a truly unique school. Our staff are committed and determined to uphold and promote the long established high standards which have ensured that our students progress confidently to college, university and employment, with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to lead successful, positive and productive lives.

Our challenge is to maximise our pupil's progress. Even with headline figures significantly above national, we recognise that we still have gains to be made. G.C.S.E results for 2018 show English Grade 9-4 at 72%, grade 5+ at 57%. Maths results show 69% at 4+ and 47% at 5+

Ofsted June 2018 said:

'Staff are proud to work at this school, feel well supported and say that leaders consider their well-being'.

'Middle leaders are highly supported and are given professional opportunities to develop their leadership skills.'

'Recently qualified teachers feel well supported by leaders. They feel valued by senior leaders and quickly adapt to the school's systems and procedures.'

'The school has made good use of the strong practice within the school to improve the quality of teaching.'

Here is why you should work at Ortu Gable Hall:

We are hardworking and are fully committed to our improvement journey. Staff development is an entitlement; we offer a range of high quality CPD both in house and through the Trust. Significant numbers of staff are able to access leadership training at all levels. Other benefits for all staff include cycle to work and childcare voucher schemes.

Ortu Gable Hall is a warm, welcoming place to work and relationships throughout the school are positive. Of course, we know that you enjoy working with young people and want to make a difference to their lives.

Extra-curricular activity, particularly in the Performing Arts, is our strength: sports, drama, music, art,community action, public speaking and enterprise as well as Duke of Edinburgh and Thurrock's Next Top Boss.

We could say a lot more but we think the best way for you to get a feel for what it would be like to work forOrtu Gable Hall is to pay us a visit.Lindsay Bayfield, Office Manager, would behappy to arrange for you to talk to students and staff so do give her a call on 01375 400800.

If you have the drive to transform learning for our wonderful students, we want to hear from you.

Application Form Ortu-Application-form-2022-2023-5.docx

Person Specification Maths-Person-Nov-2022.docx

Job Description Maths-Teacher-JD-Nov-2022.docx

Teacher of Humantities KS3-KS5

Apply ASAP January start

Location: Thurrock

Salary/Rate: MPS 1-6/UPR. Contract Type: Full Time

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, passionate Teacher of History to join a forward-thinking and innovative team within this high achieving Federation. Applications from Instructors, Early Career Teachers and Experienced staff are welcome.

About the school:

Gable Hall School is currently undergoing a big change, we have new leadership and the school is driving forward at a rapid pace. It is currently a very exciting place to work. The Harris Federation will be taking over the school from September, so this is a very good time to join us. With 53 schools, there is plenty of room for opportunities for progression.

Our highly personalised curriculum; exceptional extra-curricular opportunities; student leadership culture, and sound attainment make Gable Hall a very exciting place in which to learn, work and play. High quality teaching and pastoral care combine to make Gable Hall a truly unique school. Our staff are committed and determined to uphold and promote the long established high standards which have ensured that our students progress confidently to college, university and employment, with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to lead successful, positive and productive lives.

We know that helping shape students’ lives and turning aspirations to reality have rewards that include, but transcend academic excellence. At Gable Hall, children and young people experience a stimulating, challenging and supportive learning journey throughout their journey. Staff and parents work hard together to create a caring and mutually respectful ethos to prepare students well for the demands of the 21st Century. Our highly personalised curriculum; exceptional extra-curricular opportunities; student leadership culture, and sound attainment make Gable Hall a very exciting place in which to learn, work and play. High quality teaching and pastoral care combine to make Ortu schools a truly unique experience. Our staff are committed and determined to uphold and promote the long established high standards, which have ensured that our students progress confidently to college, university and employment, with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to lead successful, positive and productive lives.

Here is why you should work at Ortu Gable Hall:

We are hardworking and are fully committed to our improvement journey. Staff development is an entitlement; we offer a range of high quality CPD both in house and through the Trust. Significant numbers of staff are able to access leadership training at all levels. Other benefits for all staff include cycle to work and childcare voucher schemes.

Ortu Gable Hall is a warm, welcoming place to work and relationships throughout the school are positive. Of course, we know that you enjoy working with young people and want to make a difference to their lives. 

Extra-curricular activity, particularly in the Performing Arts, is our strength: sports, drama, music, art, community action, public speaking and enterprise as well as Duke of Edinburgh and Thurrock’s Next Top Boss.

If you have the drive to transform learning for our wonderful students, we want to hear from you.

Completed application forms should be returned as attachments for the attention of Ms Bayfield using the following address lindsay.bayfield@gablehall.com

Do not hesitate to contact the school 01375 400800 if you have any further queries.

Application Form: Ortu-Application-form-2022-2023-25.docx

Job Description: JD-Main-Scale-Teacher-2023-4.docx

Person Specification: Person-Spec-Main-Scale-2023-2.docx

Subject Lead – Geography TLR 2a

Apply by ASAP

Location: Thurrock, Essex

Salary/Rate: MPS 1-6 / UPS + TLR 2A.

Contract Type: Full Time

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, passionate Subject Lead Geography to join a forward-thinking and innovative team within our newly led school. 

About the school:

Teaching opportunities are available in KS3, KS4 and KS5. Gable Hall School is currently undergoing a big change, we have new leadership and the school is driving forward at a rapid pace. It is currently a very exciting place to work. The Harris Federation will be taking over the school from September, so this is a very good time to join us. With 53 schools, there is plenty of room for opportunities for progression.

The Geography Department consists of 3 full time members of staff and is part of the Humanities Faculty. The candidate can shape the existing curriculum and will work closely with the Lead Practitioner of Humanities and the Heads of Faculty.  The department is already well established and is one of the most popular GCSE options.  Behaviour in the department is good and benefits from a Faculty behaviour zoning policy, which supports the department in running smoothly. 

We know that helping shape students’ lives and turning aspirations to reality have rewards that include, but transcend academic excellence. At Gable Hall, children and young people experience a stimulating, challenging and supportive learning journey throughout their journey. Staff and parents work hard together to create a caring and mutually respectful ethos to prepare students well for the demands of the 21st Century. Our highly personalised curriculum; exceptional extra-curricular opportunities; student leadership culture, and sound attainment make Gable Hall a very exciting place in which to learn, work and play. High quality teaching and pastoral care combine to make Ortu schools a truly unique experience. Our staff are committed and determined to uphold and promote the long established high standards, which have ensured that our students progress confidently to college, university and employment, with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to lead successful, positive and productive lives.

Here is why you should work at Gable Hall School:

We are hardworking and are fully committed to our improvement journey. Staff development is an entitlement; we offer a range of high quality CPD and will fund extra qualifications, we currently have staff completing MA and NPQ courses at all levels. Significant numbers of staff are able to access leadership training at all levels. Other benefits for all staff include cycle to work and childcare voucher schemes.

Gable Hall School is a warm, welcoming place to work and relationships throughout the school are positive. Of course, we know that you enjoy working with young people and want to make a difference to their lives. 

Extra-curricular activities, particularly in the Performing Arts, is our strength: sports, drama, music, art, community action, public speaking and enterprise as well as Duke of Edinburgh and Thurrock’s Next Top Boss.

Job Description: Subject-Lead-Geography-JD.docx

Person Specification: Person-Spec-Subject-Lead-GeographyMay-2023.docx

Application From: Ortu-Application-form-2022-2023-29.docx

CLEANERS

10 hours per week (2 hours per day)

Monday – Friday

5.30 am – 7.30 am

Actual salary £5339 pa (£444pm)

(salary equal to £10.94ph)

Term time + 3 weeks

 We require an organised, self-motivated, reliable and flexible person to ensure that different areas of our school are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS will be required for this post together with at least 2 written references.

Please visit our website to download details and an application form.   Please support your application form with a CV.

Closing date:                10 November 2023

Interview date:    w/c    13 November 2032

Application Form: Ortu-Application-form-2022-2023-35.docx

Person Specification: Person-Specification-Cleaner-3.docx

Job Description: cleaner-jd-jan-2023-2.docx