Head of RE at Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/BOA/97441

Location

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

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS - UPS + TLR 2b - £5646.31

Closing Date

11:59pm, 2nd Apr 2025

Start Date

September 2025

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of RE who will actively and positively promote RE within the academy and develop engaging and challenging material. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing the vision for the faculty, as well as leading the RE department and supporting in the wider humanities team.

The role does not require previous experience as a Head of Department or Lead Teacher but does require the skills of teaching expertise, leadership and decision-making, administrative accuracy and excellent organisational skills, all combined with empathy, patience and humour to build rapport with our pupils. This is a fantastic opportunity for colleagues looking for their first step into leadership. With our extensive support and professional development through line management, dedicated meetings and CPD, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their leadership skills.

Working with SLT and OAT Lead Practitioners, the successful candidate will ensure the development of teaching practices of others within the department/subject area, as well as take accountability for leading, managing and developing the curriculum and standards within the department.

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.

The Head of RE will work as part of a highly experienced and enthusiastic technology team.

The successful candidate will:

Possess a Teaching qualification and be a highly competent classroom practitioner
Demonstrate knowledge of how children learn and assessment for learning as well as how to effectively manage behaviour.
Strategically lead the curriculum development and teaching of GCSE Religious Education.
Ensure the high standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum and will monitor and support pupil progress.
Further develop and coordinate the delivery of the RE curriculum at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (both as an option subject and as whole school RE) so that it is relevant, engaging and coherent.
Collaborate with the Humanities department to quality assure teaching and learning in the department.
Keep up to date with national and local developments in religious education.
Facilitate and lead learning experiences outside of the classroom.
Have high expectations of self, pupils and academy for standards of teaching and learning
Be ambitious, career driven, and have a firm commitment to raising whole school achievement.
Inspire pupils and staff through a passionate commitment to the subject.
Have experience in monitoring and evaluating standards of teaching and learning through observation, sampling pupil’s work and pupil feedback
Have experience in overseeing effective assessment, recording and reporting of pupil progress
Possess strong curriculum knowledge
Have a passion for teaching and learning, celebrating success and encouraging all to aspire, achieve and excel.
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 (BROA) is a happy, supportive and caring place to be. 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 and enthusiastic RE Department.

Our staff are experienced, talented and dedicated. They build positive relationships, guide and support all our pupils. We are determined to work in partnership to ensure that every young person makes a success of their education.

The successful candidate will align with our three values: Ready (Ready to learn and thrive), Respect (Respect for oneself and others in all we say and do), and Safe (Safe in all our actions for a happy and caring school community). These are firmly embedded within our culture, and we are proud that our pupils demonstrate them daily.

We are interested in developing the potential leaders of the future.

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

What we offer:

A supportive environment dedicated to professional development and staff wellbeing.
Access to a wide range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust.
A supportive working environment where all staff are valued
Collaborative working within our shared family of schools- both locally and nationally
Automatic pay increments unlinked to targets.
Access to Vivup, a discount programme provided by Ormiston Academies Trust,
Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Eye tests for VDU users
Annual flu vaccinations
Access to our Employee Counselling helpline – free and confidential
Free onsite parking
Membership of Teachers Pension Scheme

Interested parties are warmly invited to submit an OAT Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. Please note that CV’s are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is Wednesday 2 April 2025

Open afternoon to meet the Principal on Thursday 20th March from 3:30-4:30 and Friday 21st March from 11:30-12:30. Please contact HR mplowman@brownhillsoa.co.uk to book your visit.

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

More information about Brownhills Ormiston Academy can be found on our website: Brownhills Ormiston Academy

This post is advertised in accordance with OAT recruitment and selection policy.

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