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Receptionist

St Mary's School Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

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Salary:
£12.86 per hour (£26,750 FTE) The salary for full-time hours, term-time only equals to £21,400
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2025
Apply by:
20 January 2025

Job overview

Term-time only, Full-time or Part-time hours considered

St Mary’s School, Cambridge is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18.

Situated in the heart of the academically and culturally vibrant city of Cambridge, we are a school where any girl can thrive and achieve academic excellence. A Christian school run in the Catholic tradition and founded on the principles of Mary Ward, we have a unique approach to education and an atmosphere which fosters a love of life and learning.

We require a receptionist to join our team of receptionists at the School to deliver a positive and distinctive customer experience and provide a welcoming and professional image of the school to every pupil, parent or visitor.

The successful candidate will have a proficient understanding of Microsoft Office, well-developed written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional and conscientious manner.

This role is term-time only according to St Mary’s term dates. The reception opening hours are between 7am and 6pm. The team work on a rota system, either on a full time or part time basis. This is a term-time only role.  

If you can be an outstanding role model and inspire our pupils to realise their full potential, it’s time we talked. If you have any questions, please contact the HR Team by email: hr@stmaryscambridge.co.uk or call: 01223 353253.

For further information about the role and to apply, please visit: https://www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk/about/job-vacancies.htm

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 20th 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. 

The school is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Registered Charity No. 290180

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About St Mary's School Cambridge

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+44 1223 353253

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St Mary’s School is a girls-only, non-selective, Roman Catholic, all-through school with sixth form situated in Cambridge. It is an independent school with day and boarding options. A smaller than average school, it provides 750 places for junior, senior and sixth-form students between the ages of 3 and 18 when fully subscribed.

The school was founded by sisters from the Congregation of Jesus in 1898. They drew their inspiration from 17th-century religious sister the Venerable Mary Ward, basing it on her vision of the essential dignity of each human.

Headmistress

Hannah Helliar

Values and vision

St Mary’s School provides its girls with a strong social and moral framework, which helps them succeed in higher education, the world of work and as successful citizens in the wider community. Teachers foster a love of learning in their students, nurturing talents, valuing each girl as an individual and helping every pupils flourish academically. The school strives to cater for all academic, pastoral, creative and athletic needs.

ISI Report Key points

The school achieved an outstanding overall 98% parental satisfaction rate.

'Almost all pupils achieve places at the most selective universities, conservatoires and art colleges in a range of disciplines, including those with the highest entry criteria.'

'Pupils make strong progress across the range of subjects’ and are: ‘highly successful in their achievements beyond the classroom in a range of activities encompassing different interests.'

'Pupils display mature levels of understanding across the curriculum’, with the quality of teaching praised as ‘ambitious, stimulating and well matched to their needs.'

'Pupils form highly positive relationships with each other and with staff and they develop good leadership skills’ with students feeling ‘ready and well prepared for the next stage of their lives.'

View St Mary's School Cambridge’s latest ISI report

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