Head of Creative Arts Faculty

Position: Head of Creative Arts Faculty

Location: Ormiston NEW Academy, Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE

Start date: September 2022/ January 2022

Contract type: Full time

Salary: £25714 - £41604 - Main pay/Upper pay scale, TLR available

Contract term: Permanent

Suitable for NQTs: No

Our teachers teach because they love to impart knowledge and work with and inspire young people. They are passionate about learning, have a deep love for their subject and ensure students get the best support they need to improve.

Being an expert, you will share your expertise with students and then help them recreate it so they know how to succeed. Together you'll shatter glass ceilings and inspire their learning journey. They'll inspire you too in a calm, focused environment where we encourage our students to be industrious and curious. Manners matter every day and we are building explicit, taught behavioural norms to train our students in success. Showing our students the route to success is important here.

You may have already guessed that we are looking for even more teaching and learning experts at Ormiston NEW Academy, teaching and indeed inspirational teaching is at the heart of what we are doing here and our new principal has a five-year vision of transformation. If you are passionate and committed to transforming the lives of students, then we want you to join us.

Standing out from the crowd in the education sector, amongst so many bold claims and buzz words, is difficult but we think you'll be interested in the way we do things here. Our thoughtful approach, driven by your expertise, ensures that we are creating the best opportunities for young people. So, come and visit us, challenge us, talk to us. We're good at listening and we’re relentless in wanting the best for our students, staff and extended community.

Ormiston NEW Academy caters for 11 to 19-year olds, with 764 students on roll, we provide a vibrant learning environment with first-class facilities. Our Academy is a member of Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) which is one of the largest not-for-profit multi-academy trusts in England. OAT educates over 30,000 pupils across six English regions, in 31 secondary schools, seven primary schools and one special school. They are one of the longest established trusts and have been sponsoring academies since 2009. Their mission is to become the Trust that makes the biggest difference, both inside and outside the classroom.

The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding procedures and all successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to appointment. Furthermore, we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The application form and the job pack are available to download from the academy website: www.onewa.co.uk - under the Our Academy/Vacancies tab.

For further information please contact Amelia Webb (Principal’s PA) by email: awebb@onewa.co.uk.

Please note we will not accept CVs for this post. All applications should be made using an official Academy application form along with a covering letter.

Applications must be received by 12pm on Thursday 26th May 2022.

Interviews will commence on the 27th May 2022.