Job Title: Principal

Salary Range: L33 - L39 (£97,256 - £112,601)

Hours of work: Permanent/full-time

Start Date: Required from September 2023 or earlier

Outwood Grange Academies Trust, one of the largest multi academy trusts in England, is seeking to appoint an exceptional leader to the position of principal at Outwood Academy Ormesby. The successful candidate will provide first class leadership to drive school improvement so that the academy’s inclusive culture and quality education meets our vision to put students first, raise standards, and transform lives. Outwood Grange Family of Schools is nationally recognised as one of the highest performing multi-academy trusts in the country and one of the founding trusts of the National Institute of Teaching.

Located in Middlesbrough in Teesside, Outwood Academy Ormesby is easily accessible from Teesside, County Durham, Darlington and North Yorkshire with easy access to A66, A1 and A19. The academy’s facilities provide a rich and welcoming learning environment for our young people. There is an additional resource provision in the academy for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The academy has well-developed relationships with our local authority, co-located special school, external agencies, and primary schools.

Outcomes for students are not yet strong; for example, the proportion of students achieving a grade 4 or better in English and mathematics is 45%, with 59% in English and 46% in mathematics at grade 4 or better in 2022. We are keen to improve these outcomes for our students.

The academy received a good judgement in their 2017 Ofsted inspection. However in July 2022 the academy was given a notice to improve judgement. Leadership has significantly changed and a comprehensive improvement plan has been implemented to secure sustainable long term change for the academy. It is an exciting time to join the academy’s committed team and lead them on this important improvement journey. It requires strong, inspirational leadership; an ability to drive change and a commitment to ensuring our community has an excellent secondary school that meets its students' needs and raises their aspirations.

Applications are welcomed from those seeking their first headship or from experienced Principals/Headteachers looking for a new challenge. The successful candidate will have excellent access to a full suite of continued professional development opportunities through the brand new National Institute of Teaching, through our leadership network across our family of schools and through expert support from our highly experienced executive leadership team.

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Further information about the role and Outwood Grange Academies Trust can be found in our recruitment booklet here .

If you would like any further information, discussion or would like to visit, by arrangement, please contact Nina Catalfamo ( n.catalfamo@outwood.com ) Executive Officer to the Regional Executive Principal.

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 25 January 2023

Interview dates: Wednesday 1 February and Thursday 2 February 2023

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Either advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TEACHING

OGAT are proud to be a part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) hosting it’s North and East campus as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick. The NIoT identifies best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence-based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues will benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today.

You can find out more about the NIoT and the programmes we offer, which have been designed to fit around the pressures of school life, by visting https://niot.org.uk/ or follow us on twitter: @NatInstTeaching

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 30 schools.

Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years.

We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children’s life chances within very quick timescales.

We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.

We are now comprised of over 30 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?

Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:

• Your starting salary plus annual inflation linked increases. The starting salary will be dependent on experience.
• We follow the principles of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
• You will be automatically enrolled into the generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Pay progression happens automatically on the anniversary of the target period appropriate to your role
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• We have our own Workload Charter and are committed to ensuring that Teachers’ workloads are manageable
• All teachers receive an allotted minimum of two hours CPD each week
• Access to centralised resources to support with lesson planning and reducing workload
• Comprehensive induction and training process

You will also be automatically enrolled into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:

• Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
• Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
• Legal guidance
• Financial guidance and debt counselling
• Child and dependent care support and advice
• Support for managers

We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing policy and menopause policy, along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include:

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
• Access to various discount sites