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 ring Mrs Rees, the Principal’s Executive Assistant 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.

Current Vacancies

Teaching Assistant Level 2b

NJC APT&C Grade 5 (Points 6-11)

Start date: September 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 2b to join our Learning Support team. Under the general supervision and direction of the class teacher or Learning Support Manager, the successful applicant will plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups, monitor pupil progress, provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils and staff.

This position is 30 hours per week, term time only. The actual salary for the hours worked will be in the range £16,380 – £17,810.

For full details, please see the applicant information pack below

In line with our safeguarding policies, we are unable to accept CVs. To apply for this post you must complete the application form. 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.

Closing date: midday on Friday 28 June 2024

Applicant Information pack -TA2b

Application Form – Support Staff