Teacher of Physics
St Mary's School Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2021/September 2021
- Apply by:
- 4 November 2020
Job overview
St Mary’s School, Cambridge is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 4 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 School is looking to appoint an outstanding teacher and science graduate to teach Physics up to GCSE or preferably A Level. The ability to teach Biology and/or Chemistry at KS3 level is desirable as is an interest in STEM. You will work with a broad ability range of enthusiastic students in small classes who are a delight to teach. You should enjoy the challenge of teaching motivated and ambitious students and show a love for the subject which reaches beyond the classroom. This position is flexible in terms of start date and hours. We are looking for a teacher who can teach a minimum of 60% and can start either in the summer term or September 2021.
This post would suit an experienced current teacher or an NQT, keen to join a friendly and successful team. Applicants without formal teaching qualifications will be considered for this position.
We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates will be interviewed on a mutually convenient date and we therefore advise early submission. St Mary’s School Cambridge reserves the right to withdraw the position at any point or, on appointment of the successful candidate.
Further information can be found at: https://www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk/about/job-vacancies.htm
Closing date: 10.00am on Wednesday, 4 November 2020.
Interviews to be held remotely shortly afterwards.
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.
Registered Charity No. 290180
About St Mary's School Cambridge
- St Mary's School Cambridge
- Bateman Street, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB2 1LY
- United Kingdom
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.'
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