Vacancies
Join an Outstanding Academy
We’re always looking for outstanding individuals to aid the delivery of an outstanding education. Ripley St Thomas is unique in so many ways, boasting academic success, a deeply embedded Christian ethos, a tradition of nurture and service within a strong school community, and we have beautiful grounds including school farm and stables.
Our young people are hardworking, very well behaved, eager to learn and make a positive difference in society.
If you wish to make your mark as a professional and develop yourself in a thriving learning community, we hope you will make an application for one of the posts below. We can promise you outstanding professional support and development, whatever your stage of career.
Please read the welcome letter and job description included in the relevant application pack before completing the downloadable application form. You should also write a letter (no more than 2 sides of A4 – font Tahoma 11) outlining how your skills and experience fit you for the relevant post.
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school prior to interview. Please see the relevant applicant ifnormation pack for details about who you should contact to make an appointment.
We can offer:
- A school with a distinctive Christian mission, ethos and strong traditions, dating back to 1864
- The opportunity to work in a school graded as outstanding in all areas by both Ofsted and SIAMS (Church school inspection)
- A highly achieving 11-18 school with consistently excellent results at GCSE and A Level
- Fantastic pupils who are hardworking, enthusiastic and impeccably behaved
- Supportive and aspirational parents
- A dedicated, enthusiastic and highly professional staff team
- A professional working environment in which all staff are valued, listened to and able to fully use their gifts and talents.
- Extra-curricular sporting facilities for staff including fully equipped gym, swimming pool and running track
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
Ripley St Thomas CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. View our policy using the link below.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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Current Vacancies
Please see the Applicant Information Packs below for full details of the current vacancies
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
To apply for a vacancy you need to complete the application form. CVs are not accepted.
Along with the completed application form, applicants should write a letter addressed to Mrs Best, Acting Headteacher, outlining how their experience fits them fo the role.
Assistant Progress Leader (non-teaching)
Scale Grade 7 (Points 19-25)
We have an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Progress Leader to work with our Pastoral Team to raise achievement in the academy.
This is a permanent, full time post, 37 hours per week, term time only. The actual salary will be in the range £27,111 – £30,748 (FTE £32,061 – £36,363)
Deadline for receipt of applications: 9am on Wednesday 5 November 2025
Assistant Progress Leader Applicant Information pack
Teaching Assistant – Level 3
Scale Grade 6 (Points 11-19)
We require a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. The successful applicant will work as part of our Learning Support team to meet the needs of pupils including those with Special Education Needs and Disabilities and those who have fallen behind age-related expectations.
This is a permanent post, 35 hours per week, term time only. However, the school will consider flexible working. The actual salary will be in the range £21,811 – £24,849 for 35 hours per week (FTE £27,269 – £31,067)
Deadline for receipt of applications: 9am on Wednesday 5 November 2025
TA3 Applicant Information pack