Location
Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS (1767 on roll)
Tel: 01524 64496
School website: www.ripleystthomas.com
Summary
Ripley St Thomas is a special place to work and this is an exciting opportunity to join the staff team in this "outstanding" (Ofsted / SIAMS) academy.
We are looking for a friendly and highly organised person to assist with the HR and Payroll functions within school, with significant focus on maintaining HR correspondence, job descriptions, file management and payroll procedures including the calculation of salaries, checking/reconciliation of monthly payroll and input of staff pay claims.
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times, be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. You will be proficient at problem-solving and ideally have experience of developing your skills in a busy HR and Payroll environment.
This is a full time (37 hours per week) term time only (plus two weeks) post. The actual salary for the hours worked will be in the range £28,536 £32,365.
Please see the applicant information pack for full details or visit www.ripleystthomas.com/vacancies
Closing date: midday on Monday 8 June 2026
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.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
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.
