Second in Department - Mathematics at Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/BOA/91213

Location

Deakin Avenue, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7QG

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS Pay Scales + TLR 2b £5,873

Closing Date

11:59pm, 12th Dec 2025

Start Date

April / September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

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.

Here at Brownhills Ormiston Academy, we are looking for an exceptional mathematics teacher with a first-rate understanding of teaching and learning, mathematics curriculum development and a complete commitment to raising attainment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who will support the Head of Department in ensuring high standards of student attainment and achievement and will monitor and support student progress. The successful candidate will be ambitious, career driven.

The successful candidate will possess clear communication skills and the ability to relate well to both students 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 students.

Applicants will possess a teaching qualification and will be a highly competent classroom practitioner as well as being able to demonstrate knowledge of how children learn and assessment for learning as well as how to effectively manage behaviour.

The successful candidate will:

- Have high expectations of self, students and academy
- Possess strong curriculum knowledge
- Have a passion for teaching and learning, celebrating success and encouraging all to aspire, achieve and excel etc.
- 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 the ability to use all Microsoft Office packages to a proficient standard
- Have the ability to work well in a team and independently

Who We Are:

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 Mathematics team. They will also be an important member of the academy’s quality of education 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.

We are interested in developing the potential Senior Leaders of the future.

There are many opportunities for further involvement in the wider academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of this academy.

 Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

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 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 – receiving bespoke and holistic support from 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

Benefits:

- - A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
  - A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
  - Flexible working arrangements
  - Automatic pay progression
  - Generous pension and life cover
  - Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
  - Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
  - Cycle to work scheme
  - Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service
  - Free onsite parking 
  - Excellent facilities

The closing date for this post is 12th December 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.

Please contact our HR Manager: mplowman@brownhillsoa.co.uk to book a visit or call with the Headteacher. 

Brownhills Ormiston 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

All of our academy policies can be found here: policies

Canvassing any member of staff, or member of the Governing Body, directly or indirectly is prohibited and will be considered a disqualification.