St Mary’s is an exceptional boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. It is a place where students feel appreciated, celebrated, and understood by friends and staff alike. We inspire girls to achieve academically, discover and nurture their unique talents, and create lifelong friendships.
St Mary’s shares its site with St Margaret’s Prep, also home to the Bluebirds Nursery, enabling us to welcome children from 2 to 11 years. St Margaret’s is a vibrant co-educational day school offering inspirational learning to approximately 180 pupils.
As well as innovative teaching, learning and a wide co-curricular programme, both schools offer outstanding pastoral care and, joined by the St Mary’s School Sports Club, offer a warm inclusive community.
Our site provides an exceptional working environment surrounded by landscaped and natural outdoor spaces in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. Our staff are talented and motivated and show deep dedication to fulfilling the potential of each of our students, both in and out of the classroom.
St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Due to the nature of the work involved, successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and a number of initial online safeguarding courses.
We look forward to receiving applications from inspiring teachers who are ready to embrace the full and varied teaching life of a busy boarding school.
Anne Wakefield, Head
The Opportunity
Joining our team from September 2025, we have an opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and inspirational graduate, with outstanding inter-personal skills, to predominately teach Physics to A Level standard, and ideally, Chemistry to GCSE level. We would be pleased to receive applications from both experienced teachers and those new to the profession.
The Science department at St Mary’s has a reputation for excellence and sector leading practice. Our 2025 vision is ambitious: the department aims to be a leader in Science education with such breadth and depth that every student at St Mary’s has access to the knowledge, skills and experiences that could set them on a path to become a global leader in the STEM sector.
Our teaching team currently consists of five Biologists, three Chemists and three Physicists, and we are well supported by our technician team of three.
Applicants who wish to bring their own personality and skill-set to our friendly and vibrant school community should apply using the school academic application form.
What you can offer us
* A strong academic background and a good honours degree in Physics or related subject.
* Teach Physics to A Level.
* The ability to teach Chemistry to GCSE level as a second subject (desirable).
* Qualified Teacher Status (desirable).
* Up to date knowledge of subject developments for pupils 11-18.
* An empathetic, enthusiastic and well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils, parents and staff.
* Ability to: work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the post; prioritise; work calmly under pressure and respond positively to changing demands.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with very good written and spoken English.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills; competency in the use of ICT for administration and teaching purposes.
* An understanding of the expectations, ethos and aims of a full boarding school.
* Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people.
If you fit the description and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please send a completed application form with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@stmaryscalne.org
What we offer
* Competitive salary and generous pension scheme (APTIS).
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Excellent and tailored CPD within the department and across the school.
* Highly motivated pupils with lessons taught in small groups.
* Discounted membership of the St Mary’s Calne Sports Club.
* Fee remission for daughters educated at St Mary’s Calne and for sons and daughters educated at St Margaret’s Preparatory School.
* Complimentary meals in the Dining Hall during term time.
* Free on-site parking.
How to apply
Complete a school application form on our website
Telephone: 01249 857264 (Clare Oatley, HR)
Email: recruitment@stmaryscalne.org
Closing date: 09.00, Thursday 6th February 2025
Early application is advised as we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.