We are excited to offer you this opportunity to join our Venture team for a period of maternity cover. This post offers teachers of all experience levels (whether just joining teaching or an experienced teacher) a fantastic step in your career in an outstanding academy that places equal value on enjoyment and achievement.

We are looking for you to inspire a passion for Science through our exciting and carefully planned curriculum.  We have excellent support and training to enable you to focus on your development within a collaborative environment. As an academy we are always reviewing our curriculum offer and the willingness to teach in other subjects beyond science (both within the subject area or other faculties) for a small part of the timetable would be desirable but is not necessarily required.

Ormiston Venture Academy is an outstanding academy (Ofsted March 2025) where the contributions and aspirations of students and staff alike are valued. We have a culture of collaboration and are wholly committed to the development of our team to ensure you have access to the best professional opportunities through our commitment to personalised CPD, staff development and in partnerships beyond Venture. Our academy offers exciting development and progression opportunities through a range of pathways in both leadership and subject expertise.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?  Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.  

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning. 

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… 

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive 
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve 
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

About you

As a Teacher you are required to be competent in all elements of the Teacher Standards, to discharge the Teachers Responsibilities as set out in the Contractual Framework for Teachers of the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and to act in accordance with the School’s ethos, policies and practices, under the direction of the Principal. 

This is an exciting opportunity at Ormiston Venture academy for a  period of maternity cover, and requires you to enthusiastic and passionate with the drive to help our students to achieve their very best.

Please apply by the closing date stated above, early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Venture 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

All the academy policies can be found here: https://ormistonventureacademy.co.uk/key-info/policies