Current vacancies
Kitchen Porter
Start Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
30 hours per week (2 - 8pm), term-time only
Salary: £15,038 (FTE £26,436)
Location: St Mary’s School, Mary Ward House site, Cambridge
St Mary’s School, Cambridge is seeking to appoint a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our busy Catering Department.
We are looking for an individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation and enjoys working as part of a supportive team. Reporting to the Catering Manager and working closely with the wider catering team, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the school’s kitchens and dining facilities.
This practical and varied role includes washing dishes, utensils, and catering equipment, as well as maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas. The Kitchen Porter will also assist with basic food preparation when required, receive and store deliveries and help ensure compliance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
Previous experience in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
A positive, flexible, and proactive approach to work
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Enthusiasm for contributing to a welcoming and professional catering service
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a valuable contribution to the smooth running of a busy school catering operation.
How to apply
Candidate Pack and Job Description
Closing date for applications: Monday 20 July 2026 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 28 July and Wednesday 29 July 2026
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.
Art Technician
Start Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Full-time, term-time only (job share considered for the right candidates)
Salary: £23,001.41 (FTE £30,326.40)
Location: St Mary’s School, Cambridge
St Mary’s School, Cambridge is seeking to appoint an organised, creative and enthusiastic Art Technician to support our successful and thriving Art & Design department.
Art and creativity are central to life at St Mary’s, and our dedicated art centre provides students with inspiring opportunities to explore and develop their skills across a wide range of artistic mediums. Art & Design is a popular subject with excellent GCSE and A Level outcomes, and many students continue to study creative disciplines at leading universities and art schools.
Reporting to the Head of Art & Design and working closely with teaching staff, the Art Technician will support the day-to-day running of the department and contribute to both curriculum delivery and the wider creative life of the school.
This practical and varied role includes preparing and maintaining studios and equipment and organising materials and displays. The successful candidate will support exhibitions and events assist students during lessons and enrichment activities and help to ensure the safe and effective use of specialist facilities and resources.
The successful candidate will have:
Experience supporting practical creative work, ideally within education or a comparable setting
Strong organisational and communication skills
Confidence using digital systems including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud
Practical knowledge across a range of artistic processes and techniques
Enthusiasm for supporting young people’s creativity and artistic development
Experience in photography, printmaking, ceramics, exhibitions or visual communications would be advantageous.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic department and contribute to an environment where creativity and artistic achievement flourish.
How to apply
Candidate Pack/Job Description
Closing date for applications: 8.00am Wednesday 17 June 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 23 June 2026
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.
For further information, please contact the HR Department: HR@stmaryscambridge.co.uk
Application forms can be found at the right hand side of this page.