14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    13 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 February 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

English, Media studies

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Scale 1 to Upper Pay Scale 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The academy is looking for someone who has: 

- A strong work ethic and a passion for creative and academic learning. 

- A strong desire to make a difference to the lives of young people. 

- Experience of teaching Media Studies and/or Media Production at secondary or post-16 level.

- The ability to deliver both theoretical and practical elements of media education. 

- Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for contemporary media and industry developments.

- High expectations for student behaviour, progress ability to assess, track, and support student progress effectively.

- A commitment to professional development and collaborative working. 

- The skills and qualities outlined in the person specification.

- An excellent record of attendance and punctuality. 

This role is suitable for an ECT or more experienced teacher, as we can offer the experience and support to help you develop and further your career. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference to the future of education within a world-class academy. If you share the academy’s vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community then we would be delighted to hear from you. 

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached recruitment pack.

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.

How to apply:

Please complete the electronic application form that has been uploaded in the attachments section of this advert and submit to info@boa-academy.co.uk by the deadline.

Please contact info@boa-academy.co.uk if you require any further details or would like to book a tour of the Academy ahead of the closing date. 

We reserve the right to interview ahead of the closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

Birmingham Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Birmingham Ormiston Academy

School type
Academy, ages 14 to 19
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1023 pupils enrolled
Age range
14 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0121 359 9300

We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity to work in a unique and vibrant creative and performing arts academy with staff and students who are truly delightful. Specialising in Creative, Digital, and Performing Arts, students must earn a place on their chosen arts pathway through an aptitude process which means they value their place at the academy. As a result, behaviour is exemplary.   

We are rightly proud of our recent Ofsted report (May 2023) which gives a true picture of what life in the academy is like. We highly recommend that you read the report before applying and that you book a tour with the Vice Principal to get a feel for our ethos, to meet our fantastic students, and to gain an impression of the learning environment. Our report can be found here: (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223511) 

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, creative, and committed Teacher of Media Production and Media Studies to join our successful and innovative team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching across Media Production and Media Studies, inspiring students to develop strong practical skills, critical understanding, and a genuine enthusiasm for the subject. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking curriculum and to play an active part in the wider life and ethos of the Academy. You will work collaboratively with Academy Senior Leaders, Directors, Sponsors, and external Partners to support outstanding outcomes for young people. 

Arranging a visit to Birmingham Ormiston Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@boa-academy.co.uk.

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