Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, Lancaster, is currently seeking an Assistant Progress Leader (Non-Teaching) to join our pastoral team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students progress and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work closely with the Progress Leader to help monitor student development, encourage positive behaviour, and contribute to creating a safe and nurturing school community.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills with students, parents, and staff
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people
- Organised with good attention to detail
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Basic IT skills for record keeping and reporting
Values and Attitudes:
- Commitment to the welfare and success of all students
- Patience, empathy, and understanding towards young peoples needs
- Positive attitude towards learning support roles within education
- Respect for diversity including cultural backgrounds, abilities, beliefs
- Willingness to learn new skills and take on responsibilities proactively
The position is for 37 hours per week, term time only.
Please see the Applicant Information pack for full details.
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 this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached or which can be downloaded from www.ripleystthomas.com/vacancies. CVs are not accepted.
Along with the completed application form, applicants should write a letter addressed to Ms Barnes and Mrs Best, Co-Headteachers, outlining how their experience fits them for the role.
The closing date is midday on Monday 07/09/2026
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
