Senior Leader- Key Stage & CareersEDV​/BOA​/

About This Role

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and strong leader who will support the work of the senior leadership team in ensuring high standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum and will monitor and support pupil progress. The successful candidate will be ambitious, career driven, and have a firm commitment to raising whole school achievement.

The successful candidate will possess clear communication skills and the ability to relate well to both pupils and staff. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate commitment, energy, and drive to join our team and work to provide positive learning experiences for all our pupils.

Specific responsibilities include leading on standards across a key stage or phase and effectively communicating with all stakeholders to implement and achieve strategic improvement objectives. They will lead a key stage or phase team overseeing the pastoral care and achievement of all students in that key stage.

The successful candidate will work as part of the extended senior leadership team to implement and achieve standards. They will have strategic and operational responsibility for the leadership of Careers as the designated leader who oversees a coherent programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) for pupils across the school.

The successful post holder will retain any existing leadership responsibility within the school.

• Have high expectations of themselves, students and the academy for standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.
• Have a successful leadership experience gained as a middle leader
• Strong organisational, personal time management and planning skills
• Have the knowledge and experience of /willingness to learn about effective leadership and management of people/management of change in an educational setting.
• Have experience in monitoring and evaluating standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.
• Have made a significant contribution to school life, relating to its leadership, student outcomes and ethos.

Brownhills Ormiston Academy is a happy, supportive and caring place to be. We are completely clear that our students have one chance at their education, and we have a duty to make it count. Our students are our best advert: they are hard-working, respectful, friendly and kind. Our mission is that they leave us with the skills, attributes and academic qualifications to enjoy a life of choice and opportunity.

We understand the demands of the education industry and enable a sensible approach to workload, and a calm and respectful environment through our Workload and Wellbeing Charter. We have been awarded the Sandwell Well-being Charter Mark for showing commitment to creating a school that promotes the well-being of pupils, staff and parents.

The successful candidate will join an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic leadership team.

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is one of the largest non‑for‑profit multi‑academy trusts in England. The successful candidate will be joining an academy chain which believes passionately that every child should be given a chance to thrive.

The successful candidate will align with our three values: ready, respect and safe, which are firmly embedded within our culture.

Our vision is to create 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, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

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…