Welcome to St Mary’s Colchester. We are a happy, high achieving independent day school for girls aged 4-16 years with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4 years. We are a member of the Girls’ Schools Association, Independent Association of Preparatory Schools and the Independent Schools Association.
At St Mary’s, we believe that girls are remarkable and have different educational needs. With us, girls will be inspired, build resilience, advance academically, learn what interests her and grow. We understand that the girls’ wellbeing matters and is critical to achieving. Girls at St Mary’s are not only self-confident and capable, but also kind and considerate.
Parents want the world for their daughters – and so do we. When she leaves us, she’ll be empowered to rise to the challenges and the opportunities the world presents.
We have a low staff turnover at St Mary’s, but occasionally we are in the position to invite suitably qualified individuals to join our friendly, close-knit team.
St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Click the document below to read our Application & Recruitment process explanatory notes.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Notice will inform you as to how we look after personal data held by us and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. It is important that you read this Privacy Notice together with any other privacy notice or fair processing notice we may provide on specific occasions when we are collecting or processing personal data so that you are fully aware of how and why we are using personal data. This Privacy Notice supplements the other notices and is not intended to override them.
Kindergarten Practitioner / Nursery Nurse
Kindergarten Practitioner / Nursery Nurse
St Mary's School for Girls, Colchester, Essex

St Mary’s Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Nursery Practitioner to join our very successful Kindergarten, which is growing due to increasing demand for places.
Kindergarten Midday Cover
Kindergarten Midday Cover
St Mary's School for Girls, Colchester, Essex

St Mary’s Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Nursery Practitioner to join our very successful Kindergarten as Midday Cover.
Relief Minibus Driver
Relief Minibus Driver
St Mary's School for Girls, Colchester, Essex

St Mary’s Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Relief Minibus Driver to be available to drive the school minibus as part of a daily service when required.
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Kindergarten Practitioner / Nursery Nurse
Kindergarten Practitioner / Nursery Nurse
St Mary's School for Girls, Colchester, Essex

St Mary’s Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Nursery Practitioner to join our very successful Kindergarten, which is growing due to increasing demand for places.
Kindergarten Midday Cover
Kindergarten Midday Cover
St Mary's School for Girls, Colchester, Essex

St Mary’s Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Nursery Practitioner to join our very successful Kindergarten as Midday Cover.
Relief Minibus Driver
Relief Minibus Driver
St Mary's School for Girls, Colchester, Essex

St Mary’s Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Relief Minibus Driver to be available to drive the school minibus as part of a daily service when required.
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Are you looking for a different role at St Mary's School for Girls? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.