Director of Studies and Learning Support Officer

Location: Ridley Hall, Cambridge

Hours: Director of Studies (0.6 FTE), Learning Support Officer (0.4 FTE)

Term: Permanent, subject to a satisfactory completion of a six-month probation period

Job Overview

Ridley Hall is seeking to appoint a Director of Studies, responsible for our undergraduate Common Awards courses, and a Learning Support Officer to offer academic coaching and specialist support for students with SPLDs (Specific Learning Difficulties). Founded to train students for ordained ministry in the Church of England, today Ridley Hall also prepares students for youth, children’s and families ministry, and teaches independent students. The Director of Studies role is an academic administration role supporting all undergraduate students enrolled in our Common Awards programme in Theology, Ministry and Mission, which is validated by the University of Durham. The Learning Support Officer will work with all our students, including those undertaking postgraduate and research degrees. We are looking for applicants with relevant academic and administrative experience, a knowledge of theological studies, higher education, and SPLD learning support, to guide students through their studies as they prepare for missional leadership in a changing world. Some opportunities for teaching in the Common Awards programme may be available for suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

While advertised as a single full-time appointment, Ridley will also consider separate applications for each role. Please indicate in your application if you are applying for the full role, or for Director of Studies or Learning Support Officer only. We expect the successful candidate(s) to take up post from September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Application Process

Please send applications to: pa@ridley.cam.ac.uk via the above 'Apply' button no later than 10.00am on Thursday 28th May 2026. Applications should include a full CV, details of 3 referees and a cover letter referencing the job description and person specification. References will be taken up before interview. If you require us to contact you before getting in touch with your referees, please state that clearly in your application. The post is open to suitably qualified candidates in sympathy with the Church of England and the Ethos, Vision and Values of Ridley Hall. All applicants need to demonstrate that they have the right to work in the UK. Applications from candidates of UKME and global majority heritage are particularly welcome as people from these backgrounds are currently under-represented in the staff team. Ridley Hall is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please also complete and send and Equal Opportunities form when sending your application.

Please note: candidates are expected to set out clearly in their application how their knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of this role.

Interviews are expected to be on Friday 12th June 2026, on site at Ridley Hall.

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