Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

The Ripley Academy, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQ

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

Successfully teaching English throughout the age and ability range

Knowledge/skills related to teaching English.

Knowledge of curriculum developments and related matters with regard to the relevant areas of English.

Excellent classroom management skills

Knowledge of a wide range of teaching and learning styles.

What the school offers its staff

Pension Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of English (Maternity cover) who is able to teach across the age and ability range at key stages 3, 4 and 5.

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 English 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.

Further details of this post are available from Collette Robson (School Services Director) by email:crobson@ripleyacademy.org.

CVs are not acceptable for this post

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

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About The Ripley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 900 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Ripley Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@emet.uk.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ripley-academy

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.

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