Sandwell Academy

Oct 16

We are delighted to announce that Sandwell Academy has joined the Leading Edge Network for high-performing schools! Being part of the network means we’ll be collaborating with schools across the UK, sharing ideas and staying at the forefront of best practice in education. We’re excited to learn fr...Read more

We are delighted to announce that Sandwell Academy has joined the Leading Edge Network for high-performing schools! Being part of the network means we’ll be collaborating with schools across the UK, sharing ideas and staying at the forefront of best practice in education. We’re excited to learn from and work alongside colleagues nationwide, all with the aim of making an even bigger impact for our students. . . . #LeadingEdge #SSAT #HighPerformingSchools #Collaboration

Oct 15

We were delighted to welcome leaders from across the Thomas Telford Multi-Academy Trust to our SSAT National Award for Middle Leaders programme! Today’s session focused on Developing Your Leadership Approach, with participants exploring: Different leadership styles. Approaches to working with coll...Read more

We were delighted to welcome leaders from across the Thomas Telford Multi-Academy Trust to our SSAT National Award for Middle Leaders programme! Today’s session focused on Developing Your Leadership Approach, with participants exploring: Different leadership styles. Approaches to working with colleagues. Their own leadership strengths. It was a fantastic opportunity for reflection, discussion and collaboration as leaders considered how to maximise their impact within their teams and schools. Thank you to everyone who took part! . . . #LeadershipDevelopment #MiddleLeadership #ProfessionalLearning #SSAT #EducationLeadership #ThomasTelfordMAT #CPD #SandwellAcademy

Oct 12

🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kramer Chall This week's alumni spotlight celebrates an inspiring Sandwell Academy success story. From joining the Academy in Year 9 to studying Medicine at the University of Birmingham Medical School, Kamer's journey demonstrates what can be achieved through hard work, det...Read more

🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kramer Chall This week's alumni spotlight celebrates an inspiring Sandwell Academy success story. From joining the Academy in Year 9 to studying Medicine at the University of Birmingham Medical School, Kamer's journey demonstrates what can be achieved through hard work, determination and self-belief. His experiences in healthcare, commitment to academic excellence, and advice to never be deterred by ambitious goals are a powerful reminder for our current students that aspirations can become reality with perseverance and dedication. Thank you for sharing your journey and inspiring the next generation of Sandwell Academy students. We look forward to seeing all that you achieve in the future. #AlumniSpotlight #SandwellAcademy #CareerSuccess #InspiringFutureGenerations #Medicine #MedicalStudent #AlumniSuccess #StudentSuccess #FutureDoctors

Oct 9

📢 We're Hiring: Teacher of English Are you passionate about inspiring young people through English and helping them achieve their full potential? At Sandwell Academy, we are seeking a committed and talented Teacher of English to join our exceptional team from January 2027. 📍 Location: Sandwel...Read more

📢 We're Hiring: Teacher of English Are you passionate about inspiring young people through English and helping them achieve their full potential? At Sandwell Academy, we are seeking a committed and talented Teacher of English to join our exceptional team from January 2027. 📍 Location: Sandwell Academy 📅 Start Date: January 2027 🎓 ECTs Welcome to Apply 🚀 Full-Time Teaching Opportunity As one of the top-performing schools in the region, we place children at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our English Department, delivering outstanding teaching and learning across Key Stages 3, 4 and Post-16. Why join Sandwell Academy? ✅ Competitive salary with performance-related pay opportunities ✅ Outstanding professional development, including up to 10 days CPD annually ✅ Bespoke ECT programme designed to support you from day one ✅ 80% teaching commitment, allowing time to develop outstanding lessons ✅ State-of-the-art facilities and learning environments ✅ Free access to our modern fitness centre ✅ A positive, respectful and supportive culture ✅ Opportunities for progression within a successful Trust Our English Department is a collaborative, innovative and highly successful team offering English Language, English Literature and Media Studies across KS3, KS4 and A Level. We are committed to sharing best practice, delivering excellent outcomes and providing enriching opportunities for all students. Whether you are at the start of your teaching career or looking for your next challenge, Sandwell Academy could be the perfect place for you. 📧 For more information and an application pack, please visit our vacancies page or contact Melissa Brookes: mbrookes@sandwellacademy.com Closing Date: 23/10/26 #EnglishTeacher #TeachingJobs #EducationJobs #TeacherRecruitment #SchoolJobs #EnglishDepartment #SandwellAcademy #WestMidlandsJobs #EducationCareers

Oct 5

🌟 Weekly Alumni: Maddison Griffiths🌟 This week, we're proud to celebrate Madison, whose passion for storytelling has taken her from school productions at Sandwell Academy to a career as a Producer and Reporter at the BBC. After studying Journalism at Coventry University and graduating with a Fir...Read more

🌟 Weekly Alumni: Maddison Griffiths🌟 This week, we're proud to celebrate Madison, whose passion for storytelling has taken her from school productions at Sandwell Academy to a career as a Producer and Reporter at the BBC. After studying Journalism at Coventry University and graduating with a First-Class degree, Madison built valuable experience through freelancing, student media and broadcasting opportunities, leading to a successful career in the media industry. Thank you, Madison, for sharing your journey and inspiring the next generation of talent. #AlumniSpotlight #SuccessStory #BBC #Journalism #CareersEducation #FutureTalent #SandwellAcademy #Inspiration #StudentSuccess