St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Due to the nature of the work involved, the successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and will be subject to internet and social media searches.
We are currently recruiting for:
Teaching Housemistress/master (Sixth Form)
Deputy Housemistress/master (teaching or non-teaching) (Sixth Form)
Teaching Housemistress/master (Sixth Form)
Full-time, permanent, residential
Salary range: Based on teaching experience £28,985 - £48,254 plus annual allowance of RA16, £7,488
The HsM leads their own team of residential staff and evening tutors, providing professional leadership, direction and management for the year group whilst working within the larger team of HsMs.
Pay is all year round, with weeks outside term time usually allocated as non-working weeks. Residential accommodation and term time meals are included.
Key duties include:
- day to day management of the boarding house and its staff
- wellbeing and pastoral care of pupils, showing empathy with and understanding of children and young people
- administrative duties in the boarding house
- teaching a 0.5 timetable alongside boarding duties, any subject considered
- liaising with parents and colleagues around the school
- following safeguarding procedures
The successful candidate will have the ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality, have good organisational skills and be ICT proficient, including MS Office and MS Teams.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 9 January 2026
Interview date: Thursday 22 January 2026 (TBC)
Deputy Housemistress/master (Sixth Form)
Full-time, permanent, residential
Salary range: If teaching, Teachers’ pay scale dependent on experience £28,985 - £48,254 OR if non-teaching, starting at SA16 currently £28,324 per annum
The Deputy HsM acts as one third of the full-time residential House team on a rota system that covers the Boarding House, 7 days per week, 24 hours per day during term time, with the assistance of additional daytime pastoral staff. All residential house staff can expect to have dedicated time off each week.
Pay is all year round, with weeks outside term time usually allocated as non-working weeks. Residential accommodation and term time meals are included.
Key duties include:
- wellbeing and pastoral care of pupils, showing empathy with and understanding of children and young people
- administrative duties in the boarding house
- teaching alongside boarding duties, or (if non-teaching) taking up alternative work in another department of the school (Sport, Co-Curricular, Administrative) alongside boarding duties
- liaising with parents and colleagues around the school
- following safeguarding procedures
The successful candidate will have the ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality, have good organisational skills and be ICT proficient, including MS Office and MS Teams.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 9 January 2026
Interview date: Thursday 22 January 2026 (TBC)
Details for all our teaching roles:
Teacher pay is based on the school's own pay scale, CA1 - CA8, £28,985 - £48,254 per annum, plus annual allowances for recognised additional responsibilities.
We offer membership to a generous teacher specific pension scheme.
A full-time teacher delivers 20 x 1-hour lessons per week and carries out the associated duties of an academic member of staff. Part time posts are offered on a pro-rata salary according to teaching periods, with associated duties pro-rated by the same degree.
Early application for all vacancies is advised as we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
More information:
St Mary's School: recruitment@stmaryscalne.org
St Margaret's Prep School: recruitment@stmargaretsprep.org.uk
We offer:
• competitive pension schemes for teaching and support staff each with generous employer contributions;
• generous reduction for membership of the St Mary’s Sports Club for staff (and reduced rate for family);
• staff discount on fees of children educated at St Mary’s Calne or St Margaret’s Prep (for permanent members of staff);
• free meals during term time whilst on duty;
• employee assistance programme (free advice and support for financial, legal and wellbeing matters);
• employee life cover (death in service);
• free on-site parking;
• school library membership;
• an attractive working environment with designated for outdoor space for staff and pupil relaxation;
• a friendly and passionate working community;
• good public transport links.
To apply:
Please send a completed Application Form along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to the e-mail address indicated on the Job Description.
An application form helps us to compare individuals on a like for like basis and for that reason we do not accept a CV and will not be able to process applications that are not completed fully.
To apply by post please do as above and send to St Mary's Calne (Recruitment), 63 Curzon St, Calne, SN11 0DF, Tel: 01249 857264.
All applications will be acknowledged.
Applicants invited for interview are expected to have read the school's Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy. Please
click hereto access our full policies' page.
St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Due to the nature of the work involved, the successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon receiving an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) which is considered to be satisfactory. The school applies for an Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity from the DBS (which includes a check of the Children's Barred List) in respect of all positions sitewide, which amount to regulated activity. It is unlawful for the school to employ anyone who is barred from working with children. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the school. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and / or code of practice published by the DBS.
The school is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered "spent" under the Act) must be declared. You are not required to disclose a caution or conviction for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules. If you have a criminal record this will not automatically debar you from employment. Instead, each case will be assessed fairly by reference to the School's objective assessment procedure set out in the Recruitment Policy.
We are committed that our schools and sports club are inclusive, diverse, and non-judgemental environments. Our aim is to provide a workplace which reflects the wider community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, disabilities, and experiences. Our applicants will be treated fairly, with respect and without discrimination. With our Calne Culture of Be Bold, Be Kind and Be You, we celebrate what makes you unique, staying true to yourself while contributing to the school’s shared values that bring our community to life. People from under-represented groups can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria. However, if you believe you would be a good match for one of our vacancies and can demonstrate transferable experience, please apply regardless of whether you tick every box. All appointments will be made on merit and applicants will be assessed against the job description and person specification.