Teacher of PE (Netball Specialism) - September 2025 or January 2026 start - Swindon
St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Due to the nature of the work involved, successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and a number of initial online safeguarding courses, and will be subject to internet and social media searches.
St Mary’s is an exceptional boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. It is a place where students feel appreciated, celebrated, and understood by friends and staff alike. We inspire girls to achieve academically, discover and nurture their unique talents, and create lifelong friendships.
St Mary’s shares its site with St Margaret’s Prep, also home to the Bluebirds Nursery, enabling us to welcome children from 2 to 11 years. St Margaret’s is a vibrant co-educational day school offering inspirational learning to approximately 180 pupils.
As well as innovative teaching, learning and a wide co-curricular programme, both schools offer outstanding pastoral care and, joined by the St Mary’s School Sports Club, offer a warm inclusive community.
Our site provides an exceptional working environment surrounded by landscaped and natural outdoor spaces in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. Our staff are talented and motivated and show deep dedication to fulfilling the potential of each of our students, both in and out of the classroom.
We look forward to receiving applications from inspiring teachers who are ready to embrace the full and varied teaching life of a busy boarding school.
Anne Wakefield, Head
The Opportunity
Full Job Description
We are seeking an inspirational and highly committed person to join our PE department to contribute significantly to our thriving netball programme. Netball is a popular sport, played with enthusiasm and success by pupils in every year group.This opportunity would suit a netball specialist, ideally with personal experience of playing and coaching, alongside a passion for working with young people.
Working predominately at St Mary's Calne but also supporting the PE/Netball programme at St Margaret's Prep, the successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills, a sense of humour, and a willingness to fully integrate into the wider school community.They will also be capable of coaching other school sports. Experience of, or a willingness to, contribute to the A Level Physical Education course would also be an advantage.
The position fits into a large team of sport specialists working under the direction of the Executive Director of Sport who oversees the strategic provision of Sport across the site which includes St Mary's Calne, St Margaret's Prep, and the St Mary's Sports Club.
Applicants who wish to bring their own personality and skill-set to our friendly and vibrant school community should apply using the school academic application form.
What you can offer us- A degree in a sport related subject or equivalent training and experience.
- Ability to coach netball and another of the main school sports from Year 7 to Year 13. Ability or willingness to teach A Level PE.
- Experience or willingness to develop pupil sports leadership opportunities, including supporting sports scholars.
- Committed to promoting PE and Sport across the whole school site.
- A willingness to contribute to our thriving co-curricular programme.
- Commitment to instilling and developing excellence in young athletes.
- To be a positive and professional role model to the girls.
- To be enthusiastic and able to motivate and inspire pupils.
- An empathetic, enthusiastic, and well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils, parents and staff.
- Ability to: work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the post; prioritise; work calmly under pressure and respond positively to changing demands.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with very good written and spoken English.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills; competency in the use of ICT for administration and teaching purposes.
- An understanding of the expectations, ethos and aims of a full boarding school. Committed to the safeguarding and well-being of children and young people.
If you fit the description and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please send a completed application form with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@stmaryscalne.org
What we offer- Competitive salary and generous pension scheme (APTIS).
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Excellent and tailored CPD within the department and across the school.
- Highly motivated pupils with lessons taught in small groups.
- Discounted membership of the St Mary’s Calne Sports Club.
- Fee remission for daughters educated at St Mary’s Calne and for sons and daughters educated at St Margaret’s Preparatory School.
- Complimentary meals in the Dining Hall during term time.
- Free on-site parking.
How to apply
Complete a school application form
Telephone: 01249 857264 (Clare Oatley, HR)Email: recruitment@stmaryscalne.org
Closing date: 09.00, Monday 2nd June 2025
In-person interviews are planned for Monday 16th or Tuesday 17th June (TBC), with potential online first round interviews held before-hand.