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
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Scale Grade 7 (Points 19-25)
36 hours per week, term time only plus one week
Actual Salary in the range £26,231-29750
We are looking to recruit an HLTA to provide additional support for pupils within the school. The successful applicant will contribute to a range of teaching, learning and pastoral activities in areas where they have expertise.
Please see the Applicant Information Pack for full details.
Applicant Information pack – HLTA
Application Form – Support Staff 2025
Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 24 March 2025
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Scale Grade 6 (Points 11-19)
38 hours per week, term time only
Actual salary in the range £21,811 – £24,849
We require a TA3 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.
Please see the Applicant Information Pack for full details.
Applicant Information pack – TA3
Application Form – Support Staff 2025
Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 24 March 2025
Lead Practitioner – Mathematics
Required for September 2025
Pay Scale: LP03 – LP07 (£52,560 – £58,118)
We are looking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Lead Practitioner from September 2025 to work in collaboration with the Mathematics departmental leadership team to continue to promote excellence in the Mathematics classroom and to support any improvements in regards to teaching and learning through modelling, coaching and training.
Please see the Applicant information pack for full details.
Applicant Information pack – Lead Practitioner Mathematics
Application Form – Teaching Staff 2025
Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 31 March 2025