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Minibus Driver

Zero Hours Contract 

January 2025

£15.10 per hour + excellent benefits

At St Mary’s School in Cambridge, you can be YOU. We’re a unique school community that celebrates diversity and blends different languages, cultures and perspectives to create a true microcosm of the world.

We are seeking a number of conscientious minibus drivers, for both morning and afternoon shifts to drive our students to and from our school campuses on Chaucer Road and Bateman Street and to and from our designated transport destinations.

The post is term-time only (35 weeks per year), working Monday to Friday.

The hours are slightly flexible but generally run between the following hours:

• Morning: 7.00am-9.00am
• Afternoon: 4.00pm-6.00pm.

Additional driving may be available on an ad hoc basis.

Applicants must be at least 21 years and have held a clean full driving license for more than 12 months.Having a driving licence with a D1 category is an advantage.

How to apply 

Job Description 

If you have any questions, please contact the HR Team by email: hr@stmaryscambridge.co.uk or call: 01223 353253.

Closing date: Open end

Interview date:  To be confirmed; immediate start in January 2025

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.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Teacher of Physical Education

Full time (including Saturday sport provision)

£30,965 - £43,671 FTE  (dependant on experience)

Start date: 1 September 2025 

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 on a town site, the main sports field being a short minibus ride away. There is a large gym, two halls and a netball/tennis court situated on the Senior School site. At the Junior School there is a netball court, hall and gym space.

St Mary's School, Cambridge and Homerton College have formed a partnership which has led to a substantial regeneration of the school’s sports ground, located on Long Road. Owned by St Mary’s School, Cambridge, and leased to Homerton College, the site features two new AstroTurf pitches – for hockey, and for rugby and football; new netball and tennis courts; athletics facilities comprising a grass running track and field events facilities; a new pavilion, including physiotherapy room, kitchen, and changing facilities; and floodlighting.

In addition, we are partnered with City of Cambridge Rowing Club (CCRC) which enables our girls to have full access to Cambridge’s most iconic sport. We also offer rowing to girls aged 12 and above on a Saturday and Sunday morning which is directly linked to CCRC.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our department from September 2025, this teacher should be willing to teach across all age ranges, but particularly from Years 3 to 13. An ability to teach GCSE and A Level Physical Education is also desirable, but an interest in developing these skills is essential. This role therefore is ideally suited to an Early Careers Teacher. This position is ideal for candidates with extensive knowledge and teaching experience in one or more of our core sports: Netball, Hockey, Cricket, or Athletics.

If you can be an outstanding role model and inspire our pupils to realise their full potential, it’s time we talked. Please click the apply button to complete an online application form. 

How to apply 

Job Description 

Closing Date: 06:00pm  Friday 27 June 2025 

Interview Date: week beginning Monday 30 June 2025

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.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

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Production Technician

September 2025

Permanent contract, Part time 

£22,800 per annum (dependent on experience) [£38,000 FTE]

The Drama Department at St Mary’s School, Cambridge, is a dynamic and creative environment, committed to producing high-quality, professional-standard performances. We create bespoke sets for all our productions, including our biannual productions: the Whole School musical and Upper School play. Recent productions include The Addams Family and Medea, where both the technical and performance aspects were crafted to a professional level. Our aim is always to give students the experience of working in a theatre environment that reflects industry standards, with high expectations paired with strong support.

For A Level devised performances, we work closely with students to design and build bespoke sets that bring their creative visions to life. The collaborative nature of our department ensures that students are fully supported in achieving ambitious, imaginative work. While we take pride in our high-performing ethos, the department has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, complete with regular biscuit breaks in the office, making it a welcoming and enjoyable place to work.

The successful applicant will be expected to work flexible hours but is especially required in the run up to, and during, School productions and other public events. The successful applicant will work approximately four days a week during term-time, this will include working some evenings and weekends. The exact timetable will be negotiated with the School but will require some flexibility from the successful candidate and managed by the Head of Drama.

Interested? Then apply immediately. 

 How to apply 

Job Description 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 6 July 2025

Interviews: TBC

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.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Chef Manager

Start Date: June 2025

Permanent Contract

Term Time Only plus 6 weeks plus 7 weekends

Permanent Contract

Salary £34,924 per annum + excellent benefits

Looking for your next catering role?  Want to improve your work life balance?

Catering for a prestigious independent school in central Cambridge, our dining offer provides fresh, nutritional food for approx. 350 pupils and 120 staff on a daily basis as well as ad hoc hospitality. As the school has summer lets and summer clubs.

As the Chef Manager, you will be
* leading and managing a team of chefs, food services assistants and kitchen porters
* cooking and preparing dishes from scratch using seasonal ingredients
* creating exciting and nutritious menus for day to day as well as theme days
* building and maintaining a strong working relationship with colleagues and students
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, term-time only plus 6 weeks and 7 weekends. 

Our ideal candidate would be
* a strong Chef Manager with a proven work history
* ideally experienced in catering for independent schools or B&I catering
* a real foodie with a genuine passion for ingredients and produce
* able to manage a team with good leadership skills
* attentive to detail and presentation
* strong in communication skills
* flexible and positive with a can do attitude

Job Description

How to apply

Closing date for applications: 12:00pm Friday 6^th June 2025

Interviews: Date to be confirmed

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.