Salary: £16,640 (18-20 year olds inclusive) / £20,317.44 (21 years old and above) Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Start date: 01/09/2025 Apply by: 31 January 2025 Job overview We are seeking an outstanding individual to act as part of a team, to assist in the day-to-day running of the school and enrich the experience for pupils. GAP Assistants are respected members of staff and are expected to show leadership qualities, be good role models to pupils and to develop appropriate relationships with both staff and pupils. A GAP Assistant’s timetable consists of time in various departments, assisting with teaching and learning, assisting with co-curricular activities such as sport, Duke of Edinburgh, as well as supporting school trips and activity weeks. The departments that a GAP Assistant works in should be aligned with their strengths and interests, but they may be required to assist with others from time to time. We are looking for a post A Level student or recent graduate in any discipline with a keen interest in sport and outdoor activities. St Mary’s is a highly successful independent day school for girls aged 3-16 years and boys aged 3-4 years, a member of the Girls’ Schools Association, the Independent Association of Prep Schools and the prestigious Round Square organisation. You will have a combination of relevant skills and expertise, along with the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, children and parents. St Mary’s is proud of its excellent customer service and expects all staff to maintain its high standards as well as participating in the life of the school. For more information about the role, please email careersstmaryscolchester.org.uk or telephone Molly Terry, HR & Compliance Officer on 01206 594169 To apply, please download and complete the Application form at the bottom of the Vacancies page, and return it to the school as a scan by email careersstmaryscolchester.org.uk, or by post For the Attention of M Terry, HR & Compliance Officer, St Mary’s School, 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3RB. About St Mary's, Colchester St Mary's, Colchester 91 Lexden Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3RB United Kingdom 44 1206 572544 St Mary's is an independent day school in Colchester, Essex for girls age 3-16 and boys age 3-4. We are proud to have charitable status, meaning all fees are reinvested into the school. We are also truly independent, with no owners or shareholders, and are overseen by a committed governing body who help ensure we provide a high quality education and a happy learning environment. Principal Mrs Nicola Griffiths Values and vision At St Mary's, we are totally committed to providing children with an education that will prove to be a solid foundation for a whole lifetime of personal fulfilment. For young people to thrive, learn and achieve, they must feel content, relaxed and secure. At St Mary's each individual is known and understood and there is a culture in the school community - our staff as well as our pupils - of caring for each other, celebrating successes and working through difficulties. In this environment, our young people develop the strength of character and the self-confidence they need to make the very most of the life that lies ahead. Independent Schools Inspectorate "The school is successful in meeting its aims to develop pupils who are self-confident, articulate, balanced and civilised, and who enjoy acquiring knowledge and skills" View St Mary’s School’s latest ISI report