Teacher of Science or Head of Year with Science Teaching Full Time Permanent M1-UPS3 plusTLR2b £5,643 (Head of Year role) Start date: 22nd April 2025 We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science to join our existing team from 22nd April 2025. Due to the current postholder achieving another role within school, we are also seeking to recruit a Head of Year which could be coupled with this role of science teaching. We will, therefore, accept applications from candidates seeking either solely a science teaching position or a Head of Year role with science teaching. Candidates should stipulate within their application which of these roles they would be interested in. For those interested in the Head of Year role, a TLR of 2B (£5643) is attached to this. The Head of Year role will include supporting the academic and social development of pupils within the year group. You will work as part of a strong and determined team to raise the standards of pupil achievement, behaviour and attendance across the year group by ensuring the provision of an effective programme of pastoral support. The full job description is included as part of this pack. 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 welcome applications from teachers 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 the pastoral well-being of students 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 ambitious and enthusiastic teachers looking to make the next step in their career. 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. Further details of this post are available from Collette Robson (School Services Director) by email: crobsonripleyacademy.org. 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 27th January with interviews being held shortly after. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs for this post.