Teacher of Science

Overview

The Ripley Academy is an 11-18 school located in Derbyshire close to Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield and within easy reach of the Peak District. We are a member of the East Midlands Education Trust and work in close partnership with the other academies within the Trust including The West Bridgford School and John Flamsteed Community School. The school was inspected by Ofsted in February 2025 and was judged to have taken effective action to maintain the "good" standards in all areas from its previous inspection.

We instil "The Ripley Way: we are ambitious, we are committed, we are proud" to ensure all our students can achieve their academic and social potential. We consequently strive to have the highest of expectations and standards from, and for, all our students. Our aim is to ensure they can achieve their version of "nothing short of remarkable". The Ripley Academy truly is a great place to learn and to work.

Role

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Science able to teach across the age and ability range Year 7 to Year 13.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science across the age and ability range Year 7 to Year 13.
• Join a collaborative department that values professional dialogue, shared resources and continual improvement in teaching and learning.
• This post is suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). ECTs benefit from a strong induction programme, departmental mentoring and a supportive team committed to developing excellent classroom practice.
• Contribute to safeguarding and the welfare of students as part of the school community.

Qualifications and requirements

• Passion for science and commitment to delivering high-quality lessons that inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject.
• The successful candidate will meet the requirements of the person specification, undergo a full enhanced DBS check, and be eligible to work in the UK.
• The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks may include online searches during the recruitment process.
• CVs are not acceptable for this post.

Additional information

We welcome applications from all who feel they have the qualities to contribute to this Academy regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 23rd March with interviews being held shortly after.