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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.   

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

1 September 2025 - 31 December 2025

1 Term Fixed-Term Contract, Part Time (approximately 50%)

Salary £30,965 to £43,671 (dependent on experience) FTE per annum + excellent benefits

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of English to join our flourishing English Department for Winter Term 2025 only. This is a part-time role at approximately 50% of a full-time timetable. The successful candidate must be able to teach Key Stage 4 English Language and Literature. The successful candidate should also be comfortable delivering PHSEE. 

The English Department is an innovative, strong department in a successful school. We are committed to delivering exciting, engaging and rigorous lessons which both support and stretch through adaptive teaching. We are proud of our students’ results: last year over 50% achieved a grade 7 or above in both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature, with 45% achieving an 8 or 9 in English Literature GCSE. 

The department aims to foster an enthusiasm for the study of English alongside a spirit of academic excellence. A range of activities, texts and approaches is used to challenge and engage the students. Members of the department share a common ethos and the atmosphere is very positive, productive and supportive. Colleagues willingly share expertise and resources: we discuss and exchange ideas, but our schemes of work also allow flexibility so that individual interests are incorporated within a structured course. The department is well equipped and resourced including ICT facilities such as interactive white boards in all the English rooms, use of student devices and online resources such as Digital Theatre Plus, Massolit and ClickView. Resources are shared on the English departmental area on the school’s intranet and VLE. 

How to apply 

Candidate Pack/Job Description 

Closing date for applications: 8.00am Monday 23 June 2025    

Interviews: 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.   

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.   

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, this is a full time contract (not term time only)

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, 52 weeks (full time contract)

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.