Head of Religious Studies

Help us build a global tapestry of talented women.

At St Mary’s School in Cambridge, you can be YOU. That’s equally true whether you study here or teach here. Because we’re all about empowering people and celebrating their differences. We value our girls for their confidence and curiosity, their community spirit, their agile minds and their resilience and drive. We do whatever it takes to create an atmosphere where girls can thrive and feel fulfilled and enriched – all the way from age 3 to 18.

So, it’s little wonder that we’re an accredited World Class High Performing Learning School or that we were rated ‘excellent’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. As inspectors noted, we’ve achieved an outstanding 98% parental satisfaction rate and almost all our pupils attain places at the most selective universities, including those with the highest entry criteria.

Now you can join our unique community and become the teacher you’ve always wanted to be.

“Love truth, seek knowledge, not for themselves but for the end they bring to you which is God.” – Mary Ward

St Mary’s School is seeking a full-time Head of Religious Studies, who is an enthusiastic and motivational teacher and leader with good communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to foster and encourage intellectual and spiritual curiosity with high expectations for pupil attainment for all ages.

Teaching in RE is inclusive in approach and the department nurtures principally an academic, as well as a devotional, response to the study of religion. We try to create a climate within which pupils feel it is normal to be spiritual and moral, and within which they can feel sufficiently secure to explore the relevance of religion in their own lives and the lives of others.

The successful candidate must be practising Catholic (The Head of the RE Department is a reserved role in a Catholic school).

You’ll find it an exceptionally enriching experience as you interact with students from 30 different countries, ranging from Albania to Zimbabwe. You’ll be central to making them confident, well-adjusted, high-achieving young women with the skills and personalities to pursue careers in STEM, the arts, climate advocacy or whatever commands their passion. In short, you will help us build a global tapestry of talent: a microcosm of the world, rich with different languages, cultures and perspectives.

In return, you will enjoy an exceptional career and comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension scheme, 33% discount (pro rata for part-time staff) on school fees, BUPA cash plan, an occupational sickness scheme, free lunches and refreshments, a season ticket discount and much more.

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 how to apply, please visit https://www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk/about/job-vacancies.htm

If you can be an outstanding role model and inspire our pupils to realise their full potential, it’s time we talked. Please click the apply button to complete an online application form.

Closing date: 8.00am Monday 20th May 2024

Interview date: from 8.00am Thursday 23rd May 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.

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.