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Second in Department - English (maternity cover)

Brownhills Ormiston Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7QG

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• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  22 May 2024 at 11am

• Date listed

  2 May 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS + TLR 2B £5351.95

Second in Department - English (maternity cover) job summary

Hours: Directed time will not exceed 1265 hours

Contract term: Maternity Cover

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 humanities team. It is important to our academy that we appoint someone who believes strongly that English is worthy of study and can demonstrate a passion for the subject.

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 have a comprehensive professional development calendar and qualification opportunities are offered to all staff at all levels. They are delivered within the academy, via OAT or via accredited external providers.

We are interested in developing the potential leaders of the future.

There are many opportunities for further involvement in the wider pastoral and co-curricular life of this academy.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who will support the Head of Department in ensuring high standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum and will monitor and support pupil progress. The successful candidate will be ambitious, career driven, and have a firm commitment to raising whole school achievement.

You will support in the development of teaching practises of others within the department. As well as take accountability for leading, managing and developing the curriculum and standards within the department.

Applicants 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 self, students and academy
• Possess strong curriculum knowledge
• Have a passion for teaching and learning, celebrating success and encouraging all to aspire, achieve and excel etc.
• Strong organisational, personal time management and planning skills
• Have the knowledge and experience of /willingness to learn about effective leadership and management of people/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
  

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
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• On site parking
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  
• Excellent facilities

Visit us online at www.oatcareers.co.uk where you can find further information and details on how to apply. Please note that CV’s 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.

Brownhills Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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.

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About Brownhills Ormiston Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 720 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brownhills Ormiston Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brownhills-ormiston-academy

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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