St Mary's School
Other independent school in cambridge (Cambridgeshire).
Location
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Start Date: 1 September 2026 Permanent. Full time (would consider part time) Salary £37,945 - £53,219 FTE (dependent on experience) Location: St Mary's School, Cambridge St Mary's School seeks a passionate and visionary Head of Biology to lead and inspire our Biology department.
This role offers the chance to shape a dynamic curriculum, foster a love of Biology, and enhance the department's profile within the school and beyond. You will lead a team of dedicated teachers, ensuring high-quality teaching, effective assessment, and continuous professional development.
Your leadership will drive student engagement, maintain strong uptake, whilst supporting current students. Beyond curriculum leadership, you will manage departmental resources and budget, promote enrichment opportunities, and collaborate across the school to support smooth transitions and interdisciplinary links.
Your role will also include representing the department at school events and contributing to marketing and admissions efforts. St Mary's offers a supportive community where your leadership will be valued, and professional growth encouraged. If you are committed to excellence in Biology education and eager to make a lasting impact, we welcome your application.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
22 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Band
- Choir
- Creative Writing
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Debating
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Netball
- Photography
- Pottery
- Rugby
and 6 more
Awards
8 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- International School AwardRecognised award
- Leading Parent Partnership AwardWorking with families
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
- Woodland TrustRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 110912
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 3 to 19
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- Cambridge
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1924
Governing body
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