Subject Lead of IT and Computer Science with Business StudiesEDV/2025/OSCA/39431

Ormiston Academies Trust; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormiston Academies Trust is looking for a Subject Lead of IT and Computer Science with Business Studies to join the dynamic educational environment at Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy. As a mid-senior level role, the candidate will be responsible for leading a department, driving educational standards, and enabling positive learning outcomes for students. This position offers a rewarding opportunity for a passionate leader to innovate in a supportive and committed educational community.

Benefits

Extensive professional development programme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Outstanding teacher of Key Stage 3 and 4 with high expectations.
• Prepared to develop skills ensuring enjoyment and rigor in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Drive the raising standards agenda by collaborating with SLT and other leaders.
• Ensure the highest levels of progress and academic achievement within the subject area.

Skills

Innovation in learning and teaching

Motivation of students

Strong classroom management skills

Job description

Subject Lead of IT and Computer Science with Business StudiesEDV/2025/OSCA/39431

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About This Role

‘Transforming lives, shaping dreams, inspiring our community - in learning, in life, in all that we do.’

Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, and in very close proximity to the centre of Birmingham. It is a slightly larger than average, 11–16 co-educational academy with approximately 1,200 students. It has grown over the last few years and is now full and oversubscribed in every year group for the seventh consecutive year. The academy’s reputation locally is excellent. OSCA was graded as a good academy, for the third time in 2023.

About This Role

‘Transforming lives, shaping dreams, inspiring our community - in learning, in life, in all that we do.’

Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, and in very close proximity to the centre of Birmingham. It is a slightly larger than average, 11–16 co-educational academy with approximately 1,200 students. It has grown over the last few years and is now full and oversubscribed in every year group for the seventh consecutive year. The academy’s reputation locally is excellent. OSCA was graded as a good academy, for the third time in 2023.

The academy has been recognised with a myriad of awards over recent years. These include the Investors In People Gold Award, The Quality In Careers Standard Gold Award, The Basic Skills Quality Mark, and the Artsmark Gold Award. This is a fantastic time to join the vibrant and caring learning community at OSCA. Its strong code of values guides its work and creates a secure and safe environment where all students can thrive and succeed. Staff are committed to ensuring every student reaches their full potential by having the highest aspirations and a commitment to both academic and personal excellence. Students speak positively about the “strong sense of community” at the academy and “the support they receive from the teachers”, with a Year 8 student describing life at OSCA as being part of “one big family.”

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic leader who is passionate about ICT, to lead a wonderful team and develop learning across the department. Could you be the person we are looking for?

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher of Key Stage 3 and 4 who has high expectations, strong classroom management skills and good subject knowledge. You should also be prepared to continually develop your skills to ensure enjoyment and rigour in the classroom.

The successful candidate will be responsible fordriving the raising standards agenda by working with SLT, other curriculum leaders, Pastoral Leaders, Pastoral Team,postholders,teachers and other stakeholders to ensure the highest levelsofprogress, academic achievement, curriculum provision and CPD within their subject area

The post holder will drive our agenda to secure the highest levels of progress, academic achievement and standards of T/L.

We are seeking outstanding candidates to join Team OSCA. You will have:

• A flair for innovation in learning and teaching
• A compelling educational vision and the ability to motivate students
• A commitment to delivering on our department and school vision
  
  

About 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, 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
  
  

Ormiston Sandwell 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.

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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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