Queen Anne’s School is a happy and exciting place to work, where every member of the school team is valued. We aim to recruit the highest calibre of staff through all areas of the school. Queen Anne’s School is a community and all staff work with a professional, committed and enthusiastic attitude. In return, we will provide opportunities for personal and career development by investing in training and support both befitting the individual and whole school.

The School

The campus is located in beautiful 35-acre grounds with good transport links and within easy walking distance of Reading Station, shops and restaurants. All staff have the opportunity to use the swimming pool, gym and a great choice of catering facilities.

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We offer a number of staff benefits including a discounted gym membership, an on-site cafe (with fantastic coffee!), pension scheme and occupational health service.

We have been awarded Microsoft Showcase status and digitally enhanced learning is a school-wide focus for us. 

Vacancies

To apply for any current vacancies, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the appropriate job posting. To request a Word version of an application form, please email [email protected] (an application form is a Safer Recruitment requirement at Queen Anne’s).

We also require a covering letter detailing the reasons for your application and your suitability for the post. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview,  online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks.

The HR Team

Current Vacancies

Teacher of Computer Science and KS3 Lead

Teacher of Computer Science and KS3 Lead

Part Time 0.8/ or Full Time

About us

Queen Anne’s School is an exciting place to work, where every member of the school team is valued.  The school is located in beautiful 35-acre grounds with good transport links and within easy walking distance of Reading Station. We offer a number of staff benefits including excellent training and Inset opportunities, free meals, car parking, pension scheme, use of leisure facilities and School fee reduction where appropriate.

The role

We are seeking to appoint a talented Teacher of Computing and Key Stage 3 Lead.  As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to further develop the KS3 curriculum, igniting a passion for computing and IT among the students.

The successful candidate will have;

  • A strong passion for computer science and digital education
  • Experience teaching Computing/Computer Science at various academic levels
  • Good knowledge of current computing technologies and trends
  • Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in technology education
  • Commitment to a boarding school and day school ethos.

Salary: A competitive salary will be offered in accordance with experience and qualifications. This salary will be reviewed annually.  The current teaching allocation is 0.80.  We would consider recruiting a full time allocation where candidates can demonstrate teaching knowledge across other subjects or can offer other whole-school skills.

Teacher of Computer Science and KS3 Lead

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Closing date for applications:  Friday 26th April 2024.

Applications are dealt with on receipt and early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the deadline before the published date if sufficient applications are received.

Queen Anne’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that any shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online social media search.

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Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography

Full Time

Required for September 2024

The role

We are seeking to appoint a talented individual to teach Geography, up to and including A-Level.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Excellent subject knowledge
  • Experience teaching Geography at various academic levels
  • Ability to assist with exam preparation
  • Confident IT skills
  • Commitment to a boarding school and day school ethos.

Salary: A competitive salary will be offered in accordance with experience and qualifications. This salary will be reviewed annually.   

Teacher of Geography

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Further details available by emailing [email protected]             

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 10th April 2024.

Applications are dealt with on receipt and early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the deadline before the published date if sufficient applications are received.

Queen Anne’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that any shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online social media search.

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Deputy Boarding Housemistress

Boarding Deputy House Parent  

Residential

Required for September 2024

About us

Queen Anne’s School is an exciting place to work, where every member of the school team is valued. We aim to recruit the highest calibre of staff through all areas of the school. Queen Anne’s School is a community and all staff work with a professional, committed and enthusiastic attitude.

The campus is located in beautiful 35 acre grounds with good transport links and within easy walking distance of Reading Station. We offer a number of staff benefits including excellent training and Inset opportunities, use of the gym, free meals and car parking, pension scheme and School fee reduction where appropriate.

The role

A Deputy Housemistress is sought to provide support to the Boarding Housemistress one of our senior boarding houses. The successful candidate will be fully committed to the aims and ideals of boarding school life and demonstrate the ability to deliver excellent levels of pastoral care.

This is a residential position and therefore accommodation is provided.

Flexibility, resilience and commitment to a residential boarding post are essential requirements. The successful candidate will also have:

  • have experience within a boarding school community or similar environment
  • have a real interest in the development and support that pastoral care offers
  • demonstrate enthusiasm, determination and excellent communication skills
  • demonstrate a responsible and pro-active attitude

Salary: £17,873.00 Closing date for applications: 12th April 2024.

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Deputy Boarding Housemistress

Applications are dealt with on receipt and early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the deadline before the published date if sufficient applications are received.

Queen Anne’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that any shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online social media search. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their gender, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age. However, the nature of the role means that it is only open to female applicants.

Full details of this position and how to apply are available from https://www.qas.org.uk/our-community/work-with-us or by emailing [email protected]

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Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Full Time.  All year round.

The role

We are seeking to appoint a qualified, enthusiastic Finance Manager. This is a full time role on an all year round basis, reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations.

The successful candidate will:

  • Assume overall day to day responsibility for the finance function, ensuring adequate processes and controls are in place
  • Take responsibility for accuracy of accounting records, leading on annual audit
  • Line manage a small finance team; accounts, billing and payroll
  • Support the Foundation with the preparation of annual statutory accounts
  • Develop and prepare regular management information, including accounts, budgets and forecasts reporting to Governors and internal stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience required

  • Chartered Accountant or CIMA qualified
  • Budgeting, cost management, financial planning, analysing and reporting
  • Payroll experience  

 The salary will be £55,000.  

Full details of this position and how to apply are available from https://www.qas.org.uk/our-community/work-with-us or by emailing [email protected]                  

Closing date for application:  Friday 19th April 2024.

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Finance Manage JD

Applications are dealt with on receipt and early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the deadline before the published date if sufficient applications are received.

Queen Anne’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that any shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online social media search.

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Payroll and Benefits Co-Ordinator (part time)

Payroll and Benefits Co-Ordinator

 Part Time/All Year Round

The role

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Payroll and Benefits Co-Ordinator to complete payroll processing, pension schemes and benefits arrangements such as maternity pay. The postholder will form part of a small finance team, located within the Bursary office at the School.  

The successful candidate will have:

  • Proven experience as a payroll coordinator and ideally in an educational setting
  • Good knowledge of legislation relevant to payroll, and educational payroll in particular
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Comfortable with MS Excel and its analytical functions, also Word and Outlook
  • Attention to detail and ability to complete queries to a satisfactory conclusion
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to answer staff queries and provide support
  • Demonstrable team player attitude

A competitive salary (full time equivalent of £30-35,000) is offered, for circa 15 hours per week.

Apply now

Payroll and Benefits Co-ordinator JD

Closing date for application:  Friday 19th April 2024.

Full details of this position and how to apply are available from https://www.qas.org.uk/our-community/work-with-us or by emailing [email protected]

Applications are dealt with on receipt and early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the deadline before the published date if sufficient applications are received.

Queen Anne’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that any shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online social media search.              

Registered Charity

School Cleaner (Part Time)

School Cleaner

Part Time

 

12 Hours per week.
Monday & Tuesday 8 am – 2 pm.
Term time contract.
Required as soon as possible.

 

About us

Queen Anne’s School is an exciting place to work, where every member of the school team is valued. We aim to recruit the highest calibre of staff through all areas of the school. Queen Anne’s School is a community and all staff work with a professional, committed and enthusiastic attitude.

The school is located in beautiful 35 acre grounds with good transport links and within easy walking distance of Reading Station. We offer a number of staff benefits including excellent training and Inset opportunities, discounted gym membership, subsidised meals, free car parking, pension scheme and School fee reduction where appropriate.

 

The role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated cleaner to join the team.  The successful candidate will support and assist the Estates and Facilities team to maintain a safe and clean environment.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their gender, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age. However, the nature of the Cleaner role means that it is only open to female applicants.

Queen Anne’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

 

Salary: £5,690.00

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School Cleaner JD

 

Closing date for applications: Applications considered on receipt

Full details of this position and how to apply are available from https://www.qas.org.uk/our-community/work-with-us or by emailing [email protected]

Graduate Assistant

GRADUATE ASSISTANT

Full Time

1 year Contract

From 23 August 2024

The primary role of the Graduate Assistant is to work within the boarding houses, getting to know the girls and building a relationship of trust with them. Graduate Assistants are on duty and present in the school boarding houses, providing pastoral care alongside the House Parent, Deputy House Parent and Matron. 

Main duties include to:

  • Assist in the smooth running of the House, liaising closely with the House Parent/s and their team
  • Plan and deliver a range of engaging evening activities for the boarders
  • Provide academic support with student prep and revision
  • Assist Matrons with domestic duties
  • Assist the girls with house routines and rotas
  • Be a role model and listening ear
  • Be resident on the school site in provided accommodation

Full details of this position and how to apply are available from https://www.qas.org.uk/our-community/work-with-us or by emailing [email protected]

Closing date for applications:  3rd May 2024.  Applications are dealt with on receipt and early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the deadline before the published date, if sufficient applications are received.

Queen Anne’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Description Graduate Assistant 2024                      

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Registered Charity No 1181012    

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close before this date if an early application from a suitable applicant is received.

Candidates are welcome to contact [email protected] if an initial conversation about any of the roles would be helpful.

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