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 information pack for details about who you should contact to make an appointment.
We can offer:
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- 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 so that you can focus on your core purpose – teaching
- 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.
- An environment where teacher workload and well-being is taken seriously
- A sensible feedback policy which encourages the use of whole class feedback
- Excellent schemes of learning and resources, as well as a staff team who are keen to share ideas, resources and best practice
- No graded lesson observations – feedback is formative and developmental
- The opportunity to contribute to outstanding teacher training as part of the Ripley SCITT
- The opportunity to teach A Level in our large and expanding Sixth Form
- Excellent teaching resources and facilities, from the Grade 2* listed Chapel to brand new buildings and facilities
- Extra-curricular sporting facilities for staff including fully equipped gym, swimming pool and running track
Career development recruitment incentives:
- A bespoke CPD programme for all staff, exciting career opportunities and individual teaching and leadership coaching
- Access to a range of middle and senior leadership programmes
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 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Current Vacancies
Please see the Applicant Information Packs below for full details of the current vacancies
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 Ms A Barnes and Mrs Best, Co- Headteachers, outlining how their experience fits them fo the role.
Teaching Assistant (TA3)
We require a TA3 to start in September 2026. 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. The actual salary (for 35 hours per week) will be in the range £22,509 – £25,644 (FTE £28,142 – £32,061)
Please see the Applicant Information Pack for full details.
TA3 Applicant Information pack
Application Form – Support Staff 2025
Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 29 June 2026
Teaching and Learning Communication Support Worker
Start date: September 2026
NJC Grade 7 £23,812 – £27,008 (FTE Annual Salary £32,061 – £36,363)
We require a Teaching and Learning Support Worker to. provide dedicated 1:1 for a secondary aged pupil with a strong Deaf identity by supporting communication and learning using British Sign Language (BSL) throughout the day. The role is to create a rich language environment with full access to the curriculum, promoting independence and ensuring additional needs including Sensory Processing differences and possible Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD/internalised PDA) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) aren’t barriers to achievement.
The contract of employment for the successful candidate will be fixed term in nature and linked specifically to a pupil within school. In the event the pupil leaves school, the contract of employment would automatically come to an end with a 4 week notice period.
Please see the Applicant Information Pack for full details.
TLCSW Applicant Information pack
Application Form – Support Staff 2025
Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 29 June 2026
Cover Supervisor
Start date: September 2026
NJC Grade 6 £20,901 – £23,812 (FTE Annual Salary £28,142 – £32,061)
We require a Cover Supervisor to supervise, support and assist students of the complete age and ability range in the school in the absence of the usual teacher. The position is 32.5 hrs per week, term time only.
Please see the job description for full details.
Cover Supervisor Job Description
Application Form – Support Staff 2025
Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 29 June 2026
Receptionist
Start date: September 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join the staff team as a Receptionist in this “outstanding” (Ofsted / SIAMS) academy.
We are looking for a friendly and highly organised person to help facilitate the smooth running of the Academy. This post is varied, extremely busy and relies on the post holder maintaining a calm and professional manner at all times.
This is a permanent, full time post (37hrs per week), term time only
The actual salary for the hours worked will be in the range £21295 – £21975
Please see the job description for full details.
Application Form – Support Staff 2025
Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 29 June 2026
Administration Assistant
Start date: September 2026
We are looking for a friendly and highly organised person to help facilitate the smooth running of the Academy. This post is varied, extremely busy and relies on the post holder maintaining a calm and professional manner at all times.
This is a permanent, full time post (37hrs per week), term time only
The actual salary for the hours worked will be in the range £21295 – £21975
Please see the job description for full details.
Admin Assistant Job Description
Application Form – Support Staff 2025
Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 29 June 2026