Teacher of Geography & Humanities

Are you a creative, resilient, courageous teacher, who is passionate about changing the lives of young people and inspiring students within a unique small school?

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge?

We are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher with enthusiasm, resilience and a commitment to impact positively to make a lasting difference to the students at Ormiston Park Academy.

Ormiston Park is a growing 11-16 Academy. Our vision of ‘Believe and Achieve’ underpins all aspects of academy life in our impressive, well-resourced, buildings and grounds. You will join a caring and committed body of staff and enjoy working with friendly and enthusiastic students of whom we are extremely proud. You will play a vital role in providing the highest quality provision, impacting positively on outcomes for our students, ensuring aspirations become reality. 

Our teachers have the support and flexibility to plan and deliver a curriculum for individual and small group learning, applying their individual specialist interests and skills. Visits to other educational facilities make up an important part of our curriculum. These may be to develop awareness, experience something new or build knowledge and understanding around a relevant topic.

In return for your hard work, you will receive fantastic support, CPD opportunities through the academy and the wider Ormiston Academy Trust (OAT) network, a wealth of staff benefits, and the priceless reward of knowing that you are truly making a difference.

OAT is one of the largest and longest standing trusts in the school system and is guided by our founder, Peter Murray’s belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive.

Our schools are located across a diverse range of communities, each with its own unique character, strengths and challenges. Joining the OAT family means embracing a community that values collaboration, professional growth, and the pursuit of excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional working environment where all our staff can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils.

If you would like to know more about this role please contact Sally Spraggon, PA to Principal at sspraggon@ormistonpark.org.uk

To apply for the role visit OAT Careers and search for Ormiston Park Academy in order to submit an application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 10th December 2024.

Ormiston Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974