Overview
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Oldbury Academy is a large secondary school, serving ca 1400 11-16 year olds and is part of the Stour Vale Academy Trust. Ofsted inspected our school in December 2021 and judged us to be ‘GOOD’ in all categories. Ofsted concluded that “pupils at this school receive a good education” and “it is well led and school leaders are committed to further improvements”.
About Us
Oldbury Academy is a large secondary school serving approximately 1400 students aged 11-16 and is part of the Stour Vale Academy Trust. The school was judged ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted in December 2021, with Ofsted noting that pupils receive a good education and that leaders are committed to improvement. Oldbury Academy aims to provide an excellent education and a wide range of opportunities for every pupil.
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Deputy Head of English to join our dynamic academic team who will make a substantial contribution to the further development of this “GOOD” school. The Deputy Head of English will provide strategic leadership and direction within the English department, supporting the Head of English in achieving departmental goals and objectives with a particular focus on Key Stage 3. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities, a deep understanding of English curriculum and pedagogy, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students.
As the Deputy Head of English, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the English faculty's vision, curriculum development, and overall success – with particular involvement in the design, review and assessment of the Key Stage 3 Curriculum.
Additional Info
For an informal discussion please contact Miss Sian Pugh (Head of Faculty) s.pugh1@oldburyacademy.org.uk
CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Thursday 9th October 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: Week commencing Monday 13th October 2025
Please see the supporting document ‘Recruitment Pack’ for more information regarding this position. To apply for this post, please complete the application form and return to Mrs Alison Thompson, either by post to Oldbury Academy, Pound Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8NE or by email to applications@oldburyacademy.org.uk
For further information regarding Oldbury Academy please see our website: https://oldburyacademy.com. Please note we are unable to accept CVs as an application for any of our vacancies.
Stour Vale Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Documents
Attached documents
* Recruitment Pack - Deputy Head of Faculty - English.pdf
* Teaching Application Form Stour Vale 2025.docx
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Industries: Human Resources Services
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