Receptionist, Education ​/ Teaching

Location

Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS
(1679 on roll)

Tel:
School website:

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 in this "outstanding" (Ofsted / SIAMS) academy.

This is a permanent, full time post (37hrs per week), term time only. Salary: £21295-£21975 per year.

We are looking for a friendly and highly organized person to help facilitate the smooth running of the Academy. The post is varied, extremely busy and relies on the post holder maintaining a calm and professional manner at all times.

Please see the job description for full details or visit

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, complete the application form attached or download it from CVs are not accepted. Letter addressed to Ms Barnes and Mrs Best, Co-Headteachers, outlining how experience fits the role must accompany the application.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 29 June 2026.

Applications should be returned to .

Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a "disclosure". Information will be dealt with confidentially according to the DBS's Code of Practice. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

We can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.