If you are a teacher who is passionate about their subject, enjoys working with young people and is determined to make a real difference to the children you teach, then this could be the job for you.  

We are looking for brilliant teachers and leaders to join our forward-thinking Academy and to develop the quality of teaching and learning within their subject area. We are seeking to employ teachers who have a thirst to develop young people and build teams committed to academic and pastoral success. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in influencing positive learning outcomes for our students, both within your own subject area and whole school.

This is an exciting time to be joining us. Our Academy is a vibrant and friendly place to teach and our latest building houses the English, Science and Modern Foreign Languages departments in state-of-the-art facilities. 

Our success to date is due to the fact that we live and breathe our CARE values of Courage, Ambition, Respect and Excellence. These values help to determine our strong culture and create a climate in which every member of the school community is able to develop and improve. We are relentlessly positive and passionately care about the community that we serve.

Why Work for Ormiston?

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, your work will have 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 – being part of 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 

 We offer a competitive package of benefits for our staff including:

• A network of exceptional support staff, teachers, middle and senior leaders.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to achieve career development through excellent CPD opportunities (at a trust and school level)
• Vivup – lifestyle saving, cycle to work scheme, car salary sacrifice scheme, and employee assistance programme

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Meakin, PA to Principal and VPs on 0115 9303724 or by emailing kmeakin@oiea.co.uk

To apply, please submit an application via the link above. Please note that CVs are not accepted. 

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 2^nd February 2026

Interviews to be held - as soon as possible after the closing date

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise 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 of our academy policies can be found here: policies