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A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at St Mary's Independent School for an enthusiastic, passionate Science Teacher to join the Senior School 2.5 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday AM). 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 - STEM this position offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher with experience teaching Science. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, dynamic, and suitably qualified teacher who has a passion for Science and 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 our applicant tracking system, MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/school/St-Mary's-School-for-Girls/115394
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.