Job Reference # EDV/2025/OSCA/31166
Location Lower City Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2HE
Contract Type Permanent
Contract Term Full-Time
Salary £72,162.00 - £79,474.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Leadership Scale L16 - L20
Closing Date 9:00am, 23rd Sep 2025
Start Date January 2026 or ASAP
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s) Soon after closing date
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.
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, and in very close proximity to the centre of Birmingham. We are a slightly larger than average, 11–16 co-educational academy with approximately 1,200 students. We have grown over the last few years and are 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. Our strong code of values guides our 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.”
Are you the inspirational and creative leader we are looking for?
We are seeking an outstanding candidate to join the Senior Leadership Team as Vice Principal to be responsible for driving Behaviour and Culture. The successful candidate will:
* Have experience in leading on the key aspects of the role, as stated in the job description
* Ensure that the federation of Ormiston Academies is always presented positively within and beyond the Academy.
* Work alongside the Head of School to ensure the aims and objectives of the academy are achieved.
* Promote a strong learning culture in the Academy which translates to positive academic outcomes for all students.
* Have the ability to work with staff and students on providing the best possible learning opportunities and support, ensuring clear outcomes and impacts.
* Play a key role in the overall leadership and management of the Academy, with a belief in our core values of opportunity, scholarship, compassion and aspiration - ensuring that all staff work to support and promote these key values
Why Work for Ormiston?
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
If you share our vision and ambition to make a huge difference to the lives of our young people, their families and our community, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
If you have any questions regarding the role or would like to arrange an informal tour of the academy, please contact Jayne Orme via email to ormej@ormistonsandwell.org.uk
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.
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
Contact Details
Jayne Orme
0121 552 5501
ormej@ormistonsandwell.org.uk
Lower City Road, Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 2HE
01215525501
http://www.ormistonsandwell.org.uk/
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