Technician for Food Tech. & ArtEDV/2026/OSCA/73076 in Oldbury

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Technician to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will join our long-serving Team CAAT and work under the direction of the Heads of Faculty, providing a high-quality service for staff and students. This position would suit an individual who is supportive and enjoys the challenge of a busy and varied role. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service and organisational skills and be flexible in their approach.

Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy (OSCA) is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, and in very close proximity to the centre of Birmingham. It is a slightly larger than average, 11–16 co‑educational academy with approximately 1,200 students. It has grown over the last few years and is 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, including 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. Its strong code of values guides its 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.”

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.

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:

• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Automatic pay progression
• Generous pension and life cover
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.

Could you be the person we are looking for? If so, we look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your application before the closing date stated above. Early applications are welcomed, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. 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.