Head of School

Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy (OSCA) is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, and in very close proximity to the centre of Birmingham. It is a slightly larger than average, 11–16 co-educational academy with approximately 1,200 students. It has grown over the last few years and is now full and oversubscribed in every year group for the seventh consecutive year. The academy’s reputation locally is excellent. OSCA was graded as a good academy, for the second time in 2018.

The academy has been recognised with a myriad of awards over recent years. These include the Investors In People Gold Award, The Quality In Careers Standard Gold Award, The Basic Skills Quality Mark, and the Artsmark Gold Award. This is a fantastic time to join the vibrant and caring learning community at OSCA. Its strong code of values guides its work and creates a secure and safe environment where all students can thrive and succeed. Staff are committed to ensuring every student reaches their full potential by having the highest aspirations and a commitment to both academic and personal excellence. Students speak positively about the “strong sense of community” at the academy and “the support they receive from the teachers”, with a Year 8 student describing life at OSCA as being part of “one big family.”

This is a new role to our Trust and one which provides an experienced senior leader with the rare opportunity of working alongside an experienced and successful Senior Principal in leading Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy. This role will be focused on providing operational day-to-day leadership of the school and is perfect for someone considering headship but would like an additional experience and support before taking this important step.

We are looking for an experienced leader, who shares our belief in the power of education to transform the future life opportunities of young people, to join us as Head of School. You will be responsible for the day to day management of the academy under the leadership of a Senior Principal. This is a unique opportunity to make a major contribution to the Academy’s continued success and to its leadership.  

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is a leading, not-for-profit, multi-academy trust which has been sponsoring primary and secondary academies across the country since 2009. Our vision is to provide pupils with access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. 

While you look after our students and staff, we will take care of you. Wellbeing is at the core of our people strategy so we offer a range of practical and holistic measures to support your health and wellbeing, with access to emotional support services and salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bicycles available to all OAT employees. 

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application. We would also encourage you to contact Dee Aston, Principal's PA via AstonD@ormistonsandwell.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role. 

Ormiston Sandwell Community 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. Job share, part time and 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