Job Ref No. ECC0-110S Position Type: Leader/Co-ordinator Pay Range: Main professional scale/UPS + additional allowance
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 15/05/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: On a rolling basis  

Job Description

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A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at St Mary's Independent School for an enthusiastic, passionate Subject Lead for Mathsto join the Senior School. 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, the Independent Schools Association, and the prestigious Round Square organisation.

Reporting to the Faculty Lead for STEM, this position offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher with experience teaching Maths. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, dynamic, and suitably qualified teacher who has a passion for Mathsand is excited by teaching and learning developments. This unique opportunity invites the successful applicant to work with other members of the Faculty and the wider School in supporting pupils in making a positive transition to develop, grow, and enrich their lives beyond their education at St Mary's.

St Mary's is proud of its commitment to its pupils and expects all staff to maintain high standards and support its mission and ethos to put girls at the centre of everything that it does so that they can flourish and excel. In return, St Mary's offers opportunities for further training and professional development which is actively encouraged amongst all staff.

Benefits of working for St Mary's include:

  • Staff discount for School fees (subject to qualifying criteria)
  • Enhanced employee assistance programme including counselling sessions, coaching, and 24-hour helpline
  • Occupational health support
  • Lunch available during term-time
  • Tea and coffee facilities provided
  • Pleasant working grounds and location
  • Free parking on site
  • Friendly team
  • Bike2Work Scheme


Please see the candidate information pack for more information on the job role and person specification. To apply for this role, please visit MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/115394/EDV-2026-SMSG-43748

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 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.

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
91 Lexden Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3RB
Telephone: 01206 572544
Email: careers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk

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