Ross Doodson

Headteacher | Music Teacher | Chair of Governors | Founder & Director @TheArtsCentreTe | FRSA | Own Views

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

Passionate about education and ready to inspire the next generation? We are hiring across our Ormiston schools. In a range of roles from teaching, leadership and support. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to helping every child thrive.
Apply for our open vacancies here: https://t.co/oXBaHcG8tz
#OATCareers #Workforus #Educationjobs

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

We’re hiring! Across our network of schools, exciting opportunities are available now for passionate individuals who want to prioritise learning and make a positive impact on pupils every day.

Discover current vacancies and take the next step in your career: https://t.co/GpqVRPj6OY

[Ross Doodson @rossdoodson]

@PrincipalTASE Hi Mark. This looks brilliant. I’ve just followed you. Please can I DM you my email address for a copy? Thank you!

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

It’s been a fantastic start to the new academic year across the Ormiston family of schools – especially for our new Year 7s!

A huge well done to all our staff and pupils for making the first days/week such a success. The smiles in this photo say it all – here’s to a brilliant year ahead! 💙

#BackToSchool2025

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

Pride, celebration and new beginnings @BrownhillsOA Year 11s have achieved fantastic GCSE results – including record numbers of grade 8s & 9s and the highest ever strong passes in English & maths 👏
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/iazwIsy8f8

Today also marks a special moment for Brownhills and Ormiston, as we all thank outgoing Principal Ann Lloyd 💙 for her dedication and leadership, and welcome @rossdoodson as incoming Principal.

“We’re so proud of every single one of our students. These results are due to their hard work and determination – and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things they go on to achieve.”

#gcseresultsday2025

[Ross Doodson @rossdoodson]

I am honoured to have been appointed Principal @BrownhillsOA from September. I feel enormously privileged to build on the legacy of the school’s history and to lead in such a special school and community.

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

We’re thrilled to announce Ross Doodson as the new Principal of @BrownhillsOA this Sept! With nearly 20 years at the school, Ross brings incredible dedication and experience to the role.

He will succeed Ann Lloyd, who we thank for her outstanding service. Read more ➡️https://t.co/hTNowXKv58

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

We’re hiring an Education Director – North Region.

Drive academy success, ensuring every child thrives. Lead and support principals, providing expert guidance to create outstanding schools where pupils excel and staff grow.

Apply: https://t.co/MakUfB13hX
Closing: 3 March 2025

[Tom Rees @TomRees_77]

This is @NDempseyINCO14's phrase and I quoted her this morning from her excellent piece here as part of the work that led into 5 Principles for Inclusion, co-authored by @bennewmark

https://t.co/iuAzPxWopL

#DueAttribution

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

Our Chief Executive, @TomRees_77, spoke at the @SNE_Events Annual Conference today on SEND, in his role as chair of the DfE’s Expert Advisory Group on Inclusion. #SNEAcademies25

[Ross Doodson @rossdoodson]

@stoneman_claire Would be amazing to collab, Claire. Let’s catch up about it. Hope you’ve had a fab first week back at FDA.

[Ross Doodson @rossdoodson]

@stoneman_claire Brilliant, Claire. Congratulations to you and your team, and all of those superb young people!

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

We’re thrilled to welcome two London specialist autism schools, Queensmill and Kensington Queensmill, into our Trust!

Now, Ormiston Queensmill Academy and Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy, they join us in reinforcing our commitment to inclusion and excellence.
➡️https://t.co/lv19eXnNz0
#Welcome

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

Congratulations to @BrownhillsOA!

Ofsted has praised its clear progress in raising expectations and supporting students to succeed. A testament to the hard work of staff, students, and the whole community.

Read more about their achievement ➡️https://t.co/JN9dCOAaHD

[Ormiston Teacher Training @OrmistonTT]

💻Our sparkly new website is #comingsoon!

Get ready to explore the future of becoming a teacher with Ormiston Teacher Training!

📧Questions? Reach out at [email protected] – we're here to help!

#teachertraining #scitt Ormiston Academies Trust

[Ross Doodson @rossdoodson]

Inspiring keynote from @LeoraCruddas today. A moment of true reflection. #OATConf24 #learningtogether

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

“Trusts are our ’best bet’ for building resilience in our school system.”

Our 2nd keynote speaker, Founding Chief Executive @CSTvoice @LeoraCruddas addressing important issues of child poverty and schools being accountable to communities.
#OATConf24 #learningtogether

[Ross Doodson @rossdoodson]

Three brilliant workshops so far today @OrmistonAcads leadership conference. Huge thanks to the facilitators. #OATConf24

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

The workshops have been really well received today.

We’ve looked at models of learning and teaching, group rehearsals of teaching practices and live coaching support for teacher development.

Thank you to all our workshop facilitators!
#learningtogether #OATConf24

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

We’re excited to welcome our staff, guests and expert speakers to our Annual Leadership Conference 2024!

This year we are #learningtogether to explore evidence and practice that will shape the work of our schools.
#OATConf24 @TomRees_77

[Ross Doodson @rossdoodson]

@OrmistonAcads This was absolutely brilliant! Well done, Vedika.

[Tom Rees @TomRees_77]

Reforming the SEND system is urgent and essential and we need to work in partnership with parents and across the sector to do this well.

I am pleased to have been asked to lead this group and to make a contribution to this important work.

[Ormiston Academies Trust @OrmistonAcads]

We are hiring a Head of Data.

Work with our National Director for Performance and Data to develop Trust-wide and school-level data systems, and provide technical knowledge and data expertise of data in education.

Closing: 11 Nov
Apply➡️https://t.co/0DxiiTN1kR