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A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at St Mary's Independent School for an enthusiastic, passionate Class Teacher to join the Lower School on a maternity cover contract. St Mary's is a happy, high achieving independent day school for girls aged 4-16 years with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4 years, a member of the Girls' Schools Association, Independent Association of Preparatory Schools and the Independent Schools Association.
The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher who can demonstrate effective teaching at KS2 level. You will be responsible for the teaching, learning and achievement of pupils within the form group, whilst working to fulfil the overall aims of the School by inspiring pupils to be the best they can be within a nurturing and supporting environment.
Please note, this position is based at our Lower School: 247 London Road, Colchester, CO3 8LT
St Mary's is proud of its excellent customer service and expects all staff to maintain its high standards as well as participating in the life of the School.
Please see the candidate information pack for more information on the job role and person specification.
To apply, please go to our applicant tracking system, MyNewTerm:https://mynewterm.com/jobs/115394/EDV-2026-SMSG-91841
St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.
Information about the School
St Mary's School is a happy, high achieving independent day school for girls aged 4-16 years with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4 years. We are a member of the Girls’ Schools Association, Independent Association of Preparatory Schools and the Independent Schools Association.
At St Mary’s, we believe that girls are remarkable and have different educational needs. With us, girls will be inspired, build resilience, advance academically, learn what interests her and grow. We understand that the girls’ wellbeing matters and is critical to achieving. Girls at St Mary’s are not only self-confident and capable, but also kind and considerate.
Parents want the world for their daughters – and so do we. When she leaves us, she’ll be empowered to rise to the challenges and the opportunities the world presents.
We have a low staff turnover at St Mary’s, but occasionally we are in the position to invite suitably qualified individuals to join our friendly, close-knit team.