Job Ref No. ECC0-26S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main professional scale/Upper pay scale
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 04/03/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: W/C 16 & 23 March  

Job Description

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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.

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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Mrs Molly Terry
91 Lexden Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3RB
Telephone: 01206 572544
Email: hr@stmaryscolchester.org.uk

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