Teacher of English
Ormiston SWB Academy, Bilston, WV14 0LN16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
30 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS
Teacher of English job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
Ormiston SWB Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of English to deliver outstanding provision to our students. You need to be determined to drive up standards, have a positive approach and be committed to making a difference.
We believe that a supportive work environment is the foundation for inspiring excellence and proudly provide an array of resources and initiatives designed to empower our staff both professionally and personally:
- Visible and Supportive Senior Leadership: Leaders who are approachable and committed to your success.
- Well-being Initiatives: A strong focus on overall staff welfare.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in our purpose-built, £25 million academy fully equipped with world-class resources.
- Outstanding Pastoral Support: A nurturing environment that truly cares for everyone.
- Centralised Detentions: Ensuring consistent and fair behaviour management.
- A Friendly and Inclusive Culture: A warm, supportive community where every staff member matters.
- Competitive Staff Benefit Schemes: Attractive benefits that acknowledge and reward your contribution.
About Ormiston SWB Academy
At Ormiston SWB Academy, we continue on our journey of transformation. Recognised as a Good provider by Ofsted, our inclusive, vibrant and over-subscribed academy is set for even greater success.
Our ethos is built around the CORE values of Character, Organisation, Resilience, and Excellence. These principles empower our students to develop robust mental strength and inspiring personal qualities—essential for forging secure and successful futures.
Our expert and passionate educators deliver a dynamic curriculum that nurtures growth in every domain, from academic achievement to personal development. To support this, we invest in continuous professional development through weekly CPD sessions, regular subject meetings, and extensive participation in OAT networks—ensuring that our teachers and leaders are always growing in their careers.
This commitment is reflected in our staff feedback, where we surpass national performance benchmarks:
- Exceptional Conduct: Staff members rate the school 45% higher than the national average for maintaining exemplary behaviour.
- Calm & Orderly Atmosphere: A culture that supports tranquillity and structure, 36% higher than national benchmarks.
- Leadership & Management: Recognised as a well-led and managed institution, 32% higher than the national average.
- Collaborative Leadership: School leadership consistently engages with staff during major changes, scoring 39% higher than national standards.
Why Work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Ormiston SWB Academy welcome informal enquiries. To arrange a visit or discuss the role further please contact the HR Team at recruitment@oswba.co.uk or on 01902 493797.
Ormiston SWB 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Ormiston SWB Academy, we take seriously our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Ormiston SWB Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1184 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ormiston SWB Academy website
It is an exciting time for Ormiston SWB Academy. For the first time in our history, we have been recognised as a ‘Good’ provider by Ofsted and under new leadership, our inclusive, over-subscribed school aims to progress further.
At SWB, we value manners, kindness and celebrate diversity. Our CORE values of Character, Organisation, Resilience and Excellence give our pupils the platform to gain mental strength and be strong characters, which will enable them to lead secure successful futures, giving them a distinct advantage in life.
We are very fortunate to have a dedicated team of specialist staff who deliver our ‘knowledge – rich’ curriculum enabling our students to develop in a wide range of fields, whether this be through academia and/or personal development. We believe through nurture and hard work that every child has the potential to succeed and become the ‘best version of themselves’.
We are confident that upon completion of their studies, our students will be able to seamlessly transition into the world of adulthood, having aspirations to succeed in whatever career they wish, making our fantastic community even stronger in the process.
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