Teacher of Mathematics

The Ripley Academy is a thriving 11–18 secondary school and sixth form located in the welcoming market town of Ripley, at the heart of Derbyshire. 

As part of the East Midlands Education Trust since 2014, the Academy combines high expectations with a strong sense of community and care. Ofsted judged the school as “Good” in all areas, recognising the quality of education, student behaviour, leadership, and the sixth form. 

Academic performance is strong, with results in English and Maths above local and national averages and sixth form students regularly progressing to leading universities, including Oxford, Cambridge and other Russell Group institutions. 

The curriculum is broad, ambitious and designed to nurture individual talent, covering a wide range of academic and vocational pathways to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Central to the school’s ethos is “The Ripley Way,” which emphasises ambition, commitment and pride, values that are instilled throughout daily life. Students benefit from a caring, inclusive environment where they are encouraged to aim high, supported by excellent pastoral systems and tailored guidance for their future careers. 

Staff enjoy working within a supportive, forward-thinking team, while also benefitting from the quality of life that comes with living and working in such a beautiful part of the country. For candidates seeking to make a real difference in education, The Ripley Academy offers an exciting opportunity to join a school with a proud record of achievement, a vibrant sixth form and a commitment to helping young people grow into ambitious, successful and responsible members of society.