Teacher of PE (maternity cover)

Ormiston Forge Academy is a thriving secondary academy and sixth form located in the heart of Cradley Heath, West Midlands, with a proud history of academic excellence and community involvement. Our Academy is not just a workplace—we are a family.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, creative and inspirational Teacher of PE to contribute fully to the future development of our expanding Performance faculty at the academy to cover a period of maternity leave.

If you are able to motivate all students to achieve or exceed their target grades, if you are passionate about PE, have an interest in leading extra-curricular activities and are driven to ensure students receive the best possible experience, then this job is for you.  

You will be joining an excellent Performance faculty that has a relentless focus on raising achievement. This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT or an experienced teacher. (All our ECTs are well supported by an excellent induction programme). 

The ideal candidate must have the following: 

• Qualified Teacher Status (ability to teach to Key Stage 3, Key stage 4 and preferably Key Stage 5). 
• Previous experience working in a PE department (desirable but not essential) 
• Previous experience of teaching OCR Cam Nat Sports Science level 2 and BTEC Sport Level 3 (highly desirable but not essential) 
• Have the ability to work within a larger team 
• Have high expectations of all learners 
• Ability to teach out of subject if required 

The successful candidate will: 

• Raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students; 
• Have a commitment to inclusion; 
• Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department; 
• Have drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and humour. 
• Have opportunities to contribute to the wider life and ethos of the Academy 
• Already possess or be working towards QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) 
• Be prepared to contribute to a thriving extra-curricular and enrichment programme 

We can offer you: 

• The opportunity to join a supportive staff and work with well-motivated students; 
• An innovative curriculum; 
• The opportunity to join an aspiring academy with exciting plans for the future; 
• An excellent ECT programme (if applicable); 
• A data rich environment focused on raising standards. 

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision 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.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our young people deserve nothing less than the best, so if you can be the best then we would like to hear from YOU! 

For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy please contact, Shayne Crocombe (Head of PE) on 01384 566598 or email hr@oatforge.co.uk . 

To apply for the role please visit our OAT Careers website and search for Ormiston Forge Academy, where you will find the link to submit an application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. 

Ormiston Forge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share 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. 

This 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 expectations, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/governement/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974