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Teacher of English

1 Year Fixed-Term contract (Maternity Cover)/ Full time

November 2024 or January 2025

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

Everything we do is about empowerment.

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.

The School is looking for a proactive and outstanding Teacher of English to join our flourishing English Department.  The successful candidate must also be comfortable delivering PHSEE. The department aims to foster an enthusiasm for the study of English alongside a spirit of academic excellence.  English is taught in mixed ability groups throughout all year groups.

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 

Job Description 

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

Closing date: 08:00am Monday 14 October 2024

Interview date:  from 8.00am Tuesday 22 October 2024

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

October 2024

Permanent contract - all year round

Salary £30 - £34K

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

Please note that as a successful candidate, you will need to undertake a DBS check.

Interested? Then apply immediately. 

 How to apply 

Job Description 

Closing date for applications: 9:00am Friday 11th October 2024

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.