Assistant Principal
Brownhills Ormiston Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7QGThis job expired on 11 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024 or earlier
Closing date
11 April 2024 at 12:59am
Date listed
15 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £65,010.00 - £71,729.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Scale –L14 – L18
Assistant Principal job summary
Job Title: Assistant Principal
Salary: Leadership Scale –L14 – L18 (£65,010 - £71,729)
Status: Term Time
Hours: Full Time/Part time. Open to discussion.
Contract term: Permanent
Start date: September 2024 or earlier
Who We Are:
Brownhills Ormiston Academy (BROA) is a happy, supportive and caring place to be. We understand the demands of the education industry and enable a sensible approach to workload, and a calm and respectful environment. The successful candidate will join an experienced and enthusiastic Leadership team.
Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is one of the largest non-for-profit multi-academy trusts in England. The successful candidate will be joining an academy chain which believes passionately that every child should be given a chance to thrive.
BROA is a smaller academy, which allows staff to build positive relationships with, and guidance and support all our pupils. We are determined that every pupil be given the opportunity to realise their dreams and aspirations regardless of their background.
The successful candidate will align with our three values: Ready (Ready to learn and thrive), Respect (Respect for oneself and others in all we say and do), and Safe (Safe in all our actions for a happy and caring school community). These are firmly embedded within our culture, and we are proud that our pupils demonstrate them daily.
We are interested in developing the potential Senior Leaders of the future.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who enjoys working with children and is determined to make a real difference to the children they teach and encounter.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is an experienced senior leader or is looking to progress from middle leadership to gain further experience in their career. The specific responsibilities of the role will be shaped around the academy priorities and the strengths/experience of the successful candidate.
If you are an enthusiastic and strong leader who wants to work in an academy which is focused on driving the best outcomes for its students, we welcome an application.
Candidates will possess a teaching qualification and will be a highly competent classroom practitioner. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of how children learn and assessment for learning as well as how to effectively manage behaviour.
The successful candidate will possess clear communication skills and the ability to relate well to both students and staff. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate commitment, energy, and drive to join our team and work to provide positive learning experiences for all our students.
The successful candidate will:
Have high expectations of themselves, students and the academy for standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.
Possess strong curriculum knowledge.
Have a passion for teaching and learning, celebrating success and encouraging all to aspire, achieve and excel.
Have strong organisational, personal time management and planning skills.
Have the knowledge and experience of / willingness to learn about effective leadership and management of people and management of change in an educational setting.
Have the ability to use all Microsoft Office packages to a proficient standard.
Have the ability to work well in a team and independently.
Promote the building and sharing of good practice and successful innovation across our team.
Have experience in monitoring and evaluating standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.
Have made a significant contribution to school life, relating to its leadership, student outcomes, pastoral systems and ethos.
What we offer:
Access to the Vivup employee benefits portal with discounts on supermarkets, technology, fashion, travel, etc.
Access to Vivup – Car Scheme
Many more well-being benefits are continually being launched via OAT & Vivup
Access to our Employee Counselling helpline – free and confidential
Supportive working environment where all staff are valued
Collaborative working within our shared family of schools- both locally and nationally
Commitment to supporting staff wellbeing
Excellent CPD opportunities
On site parking
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Excellent facilities
The closing date for this post is Wednesday 10 April 2024
Interview dates – 2-day interview process - 2nd / 3rd May
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The academy is also committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity, work-life balance and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all staff and job applicants.
Visit us online at www.oatcareers.co.uk where you can find further information and details on how to apply. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Interested parties are warmly invited to submit an OAT Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. More information about Brownhills Ormiston Academy can be found on our website: Brownhills Ormiston Academy
This post is advertised in accordance with OAT recruitment and selection policy.
Canvassing any member of staff, or member of the Governing Body, directly or indirectly is prohibited and will be considered a disqualification.
Commitment to safeguarding
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The Academy is also committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity, work-life balance and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all staff and job applicants.
About Brownhills Ormiston Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 714 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Brownhills Ormiston Academy website (opens in new tab)
Brownhills School is a small, traditional school with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Our last Ofsted in 2017 graded the school good with a range of Outstanding features.
We are part of Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) which is one of the largest non-for-profit multi academy trusts in England. Our aim is to provide local children with a great education.
We are an academy chain who believes passionately that every child should be given a chance to thrive. Brownhills OA is determined that every pupil that it serves will be given the opportunity to realise their dreams and aspirations regardless of their background.
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