Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/OSCA/47159

Location

Broad Way, High Heath, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1BW

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

50,025.00 - 53,867.00 Annually (Actual)


OAT Lead Practitioner Pay Scale Point 1 - 4

Closing Date

12:00pm, 22nd May 2025

Positions Available

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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 to recruit a Lead Practitioner in Mathematics to:


Raise standards and develop teaching and learning in Maths in line with Academy priorities by consistently delivering high-quality lessons and supporting colleagues to secure excellent student outcomes. Assist in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Quality First Teaching and Learning in Maths and Subject Specific Professional Development

The Maths department at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is an experienced, welcoming, dynamic team of dedicated subject specialists. Our departmental staff have excellent working relationships with each other, and a history of supporting and working with ITT providers. We strive to ensure all of students have the mathematical knowledge and skills to access their chosen future destinations by offering a broad, well sequenced curriculum from KS3 to KS5. This is a supportive environment in which to work, and the team are always looking to enhance their skills, creativity and competencies in the teaching and learning of Maths.


Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is an exciting and dynamic place to work. We are an oversubscribed secondary academy with over 1400 students on roll at Key Stages 3-5. Our core drivers of

Outcomes

,

Values

and

Choices

are at the heart of our daily actions and interactions and we pride ourselves on building strong relationships based on mutual respect, at all levels.

Why work for Ormiston?

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, your work will have 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 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

Employee benefits at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy include:

Access to OAT's Cycle to work scheme Access to extensive lifestyle savings via Viv-Up platform Free access to onsite gym Free onsite parking Free lunch for staff on duty Employee health & wellbeing initiatives Extensive CPD & networking opportunities for all staff Access to free 24/7 confidential counselling service Teachers pension scheme Strong focus on internal promotion

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details and if you have any questions regarding the role please contact Kate Boughey, HR Officer via email: K.Boughey@SCAcademy.co.uk

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Thursday 22

nd

May 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.




Ormiston Shelfield 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. 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


The academy's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found here: Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy



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Contact Details

Claire Davis

c.davis@scacademy.co.uk

Broad Way, High Heath, Walsall

West Midlands

WS4 1BW
01922685777

postbox@scacademy.co.uk

http://www.scacademy.co.uk