Teacher of Geography

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. In February 2020, the school was judged to be an Ofsted ‘Good’ school in all areas.

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.

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

We welcome applications from geographers who feel they have the ability, enthusiasm and commitment to enhance the lives of students at our Academy; someone who has a true passion for Geography as well as the drive and determination to make a significant, positive impact on our students ensuring all achieve their full potential. This post will be suitable for both experienced teachers or ECTs as support is available within the department.

Our school is a happy, thriving school where the Headteacher is completely committed to raising teaching standards and outcomes for the students of this Academy. For details of our recent Ofsted visit please see: hiips://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspectionreport/provider/ELS/141259

Further details of this post is available from Collette Robson (School Services Director) by email: crobson@ripleyacademy.org. An application form is also available on our Trust website .

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must 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 will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 15th May 2023 with interviews being held shortly after.