Lead Practitioner of English
Ormiston NEW Academy
Wolverhampton
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale 4 - 9 (£42,399 - £47,967)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2018
- Apply by:
- 13 December 2017
Job overview
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.
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About Ormiston NEW Academy
- Ormiston NEW Academy
- Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton
- West Midlands
- WV10 6SE
- United Kingdom
At Ormiston NEW Academy, we are proud to create a place of excellence where students are welcomed, supported, and cared for. Our unwavering commitment to high standards and expectations has transformed our culture and ethos, making our academy a thriving and aspirational environment for both students and staff.
Our values—pride, endeavour, and togetherness—are at the heart of everything we do. From the moment students join us, they are immersed in a culture that prioritizes learning, respect, and personal growth. We believe in a balanced and broad curriculum that enables every student to excel and reach their potential in a calm, safe, and structured environment.
Teaching at Ormiston NEW Academy means more than delivering lessons; it means shaping futures. We empower students to become independent learners, teaching them how to study, revise, and succeed through our strategic four-part lesson structure. Our students are industrious, punctual, and polite, embodying the values represented by their bold and aspirational uniform.
We are incredibly proud of our students’ achievements and the vibrant learning environment we’ve cultivated. If you share our passion for excellence in education and are excited to contribute to our journey of transformation, we’d love to hear from you.
Come and experience the difference for yourself. Visit us, meet our exceptional students and staff, and see why Ormiston NEW Academy is the perfect place to grow your career. Together, let’s shape the future of education.
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is for 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.
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, 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
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