Business/IT Teacher

About this Role

Ormiston Beachcroft Academy is an inclusive alternative provision based in Westminster and we believe that together, everyone achieves more. We are committed to motivating, supporting and inspiring pupils to re-engage with their education.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, creative and inspirational individual to join one of the largest not-for-profit MAT's in England as a Teacher of Business for Key Stage 4 Pupils and IT for Key Stage 3 Pupils.  

We are a  small provision based in Westminster, with both primary and secondary pupils. We are a small and close knit team and take great pride in our Academy and community. Our pupils leave us with good qualifications and a readiness for life after Ormiston Beachcroft Academy.

Job Purpose

To be an effective teaching professional who can take responsibility for the education and welfare of learners in accordance with the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, having regard to the National Curriculum and OAT policies. In all aspects of the post, they must seek to actively promote the educational aims and ethos of the Academy.

About OAT:

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is one of the largest not-for-profit MAT's in England, made up of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision, guided by our founder, Peter Murray’s belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive, is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Our schools are located across a diverse range of communities, each with its own unique character, strengths and challenges. Joining the OAT family means embracing a community that values collaboration, professional growth, and the pursuit of excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional working environment where all our staff can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils.

Our key values are:

• Anyone can excel: you don’t have to be exceptionally bright or naturally gifted in order to excel at something. We know hard work, determination and perseverance pay off.
• Enjoy the challenge: just because something might be hard, it doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. We know it’s okay to face setbacks too – they can make you stronger.
• Share what is best: if you’ve done something or created something others would benefit from seeing or having, you should share it. We know our schools keep getting better when we all share what is best.
• Be inclusive: every child and adult should respect and accept that difference is normal, that everyone should be welcomed and included.

As part of the Ormiston Acadamies Trust, we can offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Commitment to your continued professional development
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Season Ticket loan scheme
• Employee Benefits and Wellbeing package
• Car and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
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How to apply:

Please submit your completed application and supporting statement. A full job description and person specification is attached.

Ormiston Beachcroft 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