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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

St Mary's School Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

  • £27,561 - £38,871 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
depending on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
1 February 2023

Job overview

St Mary’s School, Cambridge is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18.

Situated in the heart of the academically and culturally vibrant city of Cambridge, we are a school where any girl can thrive and achieve academic excellence. A Christian school run in the Catholic tradition and founded on the principles of Mary Ward, we have a unique approach to education and an atmosphere which fosters a love of life and learning.

St Mary’s is seeking a full-time Teacher of English who has experience teaching students across all Key Stages to join our English department.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and committed to the teaching of English Language and Literature both in and out of the classroom. With an aim to foster an enthusiasm for the study of English and a spirit of academic excellence by a range of activities, texts and approaches used to challenge and engage the students to promote independence of thought and creativity within a secure and supportive learning environment.

Further information can be found on our website https://www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk/about/job-vacancies.htm

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Wednesday 1st February 2023.

Interviews to be held the week commencing 6th February 2023.

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. 

The School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

About St Mary's School Cambridge

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+44 1223 353253

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St Mary’s School is a girls-only, non-selective, Roman Catholic, all-through school with sixth form situated in Cambridge. It is an independent school with day and boarding options. A smaller than average school, it provides 750 places for junior, senior and sixth-form students between the ages of 3 and 18 when fully subscribed.

The school was founded by sisters from the Congregation of Jesus in 1898. They drew their inspiration from 17th-century religious sister the Venerable Mary Ward, basing it on her vision of the essential dignity of each human.

Headmistress

Charlotte Avery

Values and vision

St Mary’s School provides its girls with a strong social and moral framework, which helps them succeed in higher education, the world of work and as successful citizens in the wider community. Teachers foster a love of learning in their students, nurturing talents, valuing each girl as an individual and helping every pupils flourish academically. The school strives to cater for all academic, pastoral, creative and athletic needs.

ISI Report Key points

The school achieved an outstanding overall 98% parental satisfaction rate.

'Almost all pupils achieve places at the most selective universities, conservatoires and art colleges in a range of disciplines, including those with the highest entry criteria.'

'Pupils make strong progress across the range of subjects’ and are: ‘highly successful in their achievements beyond the classroom in a range of activities encompassing different interests.'

'Pupils display mature levels of understanding across the curriculum’, with the quality of teaching praised as ‘ambitious, stimulating and well matched to their needs.'

'Pupils form highly positive relationships with each other and with staff and they develop good leadership skills’ with students feeling ‘ready and well prepared for the next stage of their lives.'

View St Mary's School Cambridge’s latest ISI report

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