Job Ref No. ECC0-13 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £16,640 (18-20 year olds inclusive) / £20,317.44 (
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 28/02/2025 4pm Date of Interviews: On a rolling basis  

Job Description

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We are seeking an outstanding individual to act as part of a team, to assist in the day-to-day running of the school and enrich the experience for pupils, particularly with Games and PE.

St Mary's is a highly successful independent day school for girls aged 3-16 years and boys aged 3-4 years, a member of the Girls' Schools Association, the Independent Association of Prep Schools and the prestigious Round Square organisation.

You will have a combination of relevant skills and expertise, along with the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, children and parents. 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.

For more information about the role, please email careers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk or telephone Molly Terry, HR & Compliance Officer on 01206 594169

To apply, please download and complete the Application form and return it to the school as a scan by email careers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk, or by post For the Attention of M Terry, HR & Compliance Officer, St Mary's School, 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3RB.

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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Mrs Molly Terry
247 London Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 8LT
Telephone: 01206 211 242
Email: hr@stmaryscolchester.org.uk

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