Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in the Parish of Sandymoor, Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Established as Sandymoor School, a free school, in September 2012, we moved to our new permanent home in 2014. Based in the heart of Runcorn, our vibrant and happy 11-16 secondary comprehensive academy is deeply rooted in the community.

At Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, our students are a fantastic group of young people, supported by a wonderful team of staff who are dedicated to ensuring continuous improvement in a positive “can do” culture. This dynamic creates an academy that is a pleasure to work and learn in. As our students proudly say, "We are a family."

Being a smaller school allows us to know our students inside-out and always put them at the heart of our decisions. We work exceptionally hard to provide a student-centred, personalised, and innovative learning environment that prepares our students with the character and leadership skills to lead happy, healthy, and successful futures. As a part of the Liverpool City Region Careers Hub, we actively support our students to pursue the career of their choice and instil in them that their dreams are within reach.

Our curriculum plans are ambitious and extend well beyond the classroom walls. We actively encourage all our students to develop their cultural learning through opportunities to travel, read, debate, and participate in additional awards and qualifications. Our dedication to our values of social action, ambition, pride, and resilience permeates our academy daily.

As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in nurturing these values and contributing to a safe, supportive environment where every child can flourish. We believe that every staff member's efforts make a deep and genuine difference in the lives of our children, now and for their future.

Joining Sandymoor Ormiston Academy means becoming part of a dedicated team that is passionate about education and committed to the personal and academic growth of our students. We invite you to explore our school further, visit our website at [sandymooroa.co.uk](https://sandymooroa.co.uk/), and discover the unique opportunities that await you at our academy.

We look forward to welcoming you to our family and working together to make a difference in our students' lives.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is for 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.

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.

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

For more information about why you should work for Ormiston, click here.

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