Location
Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS (1679 on roll)
Tel: 01524 64496
School website: www.ripleystthomas.com
Summary
Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Lancaster, is a special place to work and 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 or visit www.ripleystthomas.com/vacancies.
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.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 29 June 2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
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.
