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 Reset Room Manager. The role requires strong relational skills, emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to support students to reflect on their behaviour while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations. As Reset Room Manager you will play a key role in helping students regulate, rebuild relationships, and reintegrate positively into learning, contributing to a calm and supportive school culture.

We are looking for a well organised, reliable, trustworthy, and enthusiastic individual who has a proven track record of working effectively with children/young people. The ideal candidate must demonstrate that they have knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures in order to join our safeguarding team.

You will demonstrate the motivation required to work with children, resilience in dealing with challenging behaviours, and possess the ability to form and maintain appropriate supportive relationships. You will have the confidence and skills to manage the behaviour in a secondary school.

You will have the knowledge and skills to provide pastoral and wellbeing support for all students, encouraging students to develop the necessary skills and strategies to access the curriculum and to re-integrate within the normal classroom setting

The role is ideally suited to an organised and efficient individual with an eye for detail and accuracy, and who understands the importance of confidentiality and integrity in the workplace.

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.

 
The successful candidate will:  

• Experience of working with children/young people (11-16) in a voluntary or professional capacity.

• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality and data protection.

• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of current safeguarding issues.

• Knowledge of school behaviour issues.

• Be a confident and skilled behaviour manager.

• Be a motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

• Be able to identify work priorities and manage own workload to meet deadlines.

• Have high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Have excellent organisation and communication skills.

• Have excellent literacy / numeracy and be proficient in IT, covering all elements of Microsoft office.

• Show commitment, initiative and reliability.

• Have a flexible approach to meet the varying needs of the school. This post will require some evening work and may require some work during the holidays to meet the needs of the school.

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 Pastoral 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.

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

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include: 

• 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. 

The closing date for this post is 21 April 2026. 

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 

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.

You can find all the academy policies (including safeguarding) here: policies