Lead Practitioner of English

Ormiston NEW Academy 

Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE

Lead Practitioner in English (full time)

Start date – April 2018 

L4 – L9

Ormiston NEW Academy, in association with Ormiston Academies Trust, is seeking to appoint an outstanding Lead Practitioner of English.

At Ormiston New Academy we believe that a focus on ensuring that all students feel nurtured and cared for without exception will lead to the highest attainment. The Academy are a family of truly dedicated and inspiring staff and fabulously dynamic, motivated and willing students. The Academy caters for 11 to 19 year olds and currently has 750 students on roll. Being part of OAT will mean being part of a wider network of 30+ academies providing many benefits and bringing many enrichment opportunities to the students and staff.

You will be a key leader within a well-resourced, supportive English department full of excellent practitioners, keen to share best practice and continue moving forward. We also work collaboratively with other Ormiston Academies, both locally and nationally. This ensures we are at the leading edge of the latest developments in the subject, able to deliver the highest quality professional development and provide progression opportunities within the Trust. The Academy also works closely with PiXL, with our staff leading national strategies and influencing practice elsewhere. 

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational individual to join our Academy who has a passion for English. Someone who is dynamic, innovative, self-motivating and able to inspire others. You will have the ability to support others to teach outstanding lessons across the age and ability range. The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering English to all Key Stages, have a proven track record of student progress and have the highest expectations for the attainment of all young people.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to an exciting curriculum, which will help motivate our students to achieve beyond their potential. We are committed to offering excellent opportunities for CPD and being a part of Ormiston, we place a high value on staff development, both in teaching and leadership.

For more information please contact HR on 01902 623 111 or alternatively by email npreece@onewa.co.uk. Applications must be received by 12noon on Wednesday 13th December 2017. Interviews will be held on Monday 18th December 2017.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. The recruitment process will be in line with the Academy’s recruitment and selection procedures.