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.
Related Documents
Please click on the links below to download the relevant documents.
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Current Vacancies
Headteacher
The Bay Learning Trust is seeking to appoint to the permanent post of Headteacher at a prestigious Church of England Academy, Ripley St Thomas. You will be a dynamic and self-motivated professional with a proven outstanding track record of experienced leadership of staff and pupils. You will have the vision to lead the school into an exciting new era.
Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy is a mixed, oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with a tradition of academic excellence. The school is a strong Christian community.
Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy is an inclusive school that seeks to promote diversity in the workplace. This is reflected in our Mission Statement where “we aim for all members of our Christian community to flourish spiritually, academically and personally so that they can live life in all its fullness.” We are committed to equal opportunities and promoting the health and welfare of our school community.
Salary: Headteacher Pay Group 8, range dependant on experience. Pay award pending. Salary negotiable for excellent candidate. We will offer a relocation allowance.
Closing Date: Monday 10th February 2025
Interviews: Two-day process; Thursday 13th February and Friday 14th February 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Expenses will be paid for any necessary travel and accommodation.
To arrange an informal, confidential conversation about the role, please contact Caroline Wilson, HR Associate, at recruitment@baylearningtrust.com for further details.