Work with Us

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.

Current Vacancies

Graduate Assistant - two term contract

GRADUATE ASSISTANT

Two term contract: January to July 2026

Residential, accommodation and food provided.

You would be joining our team of Graduate Assistants working 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience of working with young people. The role demands high levels of self-motivation, enthusiasm, commitment and the ability to actively encourage pupils to partake in a wide range of activities. You will be expected play a full part in the busy life of our boarding school. Terms are short and intense and holidays long so that batteries can be recharged.

On-site accommodation is provided, as are free meals in term time.

The School is located in beautiful grounds in the centre of thriving Caversham, and there are excellent transport links including from Reading station, which is within walking distance.

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]

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Job Description

Closing date for applications: 19th December 2025

Start date: January 2026.

Salary: FTE £24,500 (pro rata for two terms), with food and accommodation.

We reserve the right to close the deadline before the published date, if sufficient applications are received. Due to the Occupational Requirements of the role, the position 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).

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.

No current vacancy in your field?

We regularly hear from people who would like to work at Queen Anne’s. If you would like to be added to our ‘talent pool’, please send us a copy of your CV and indicate which areas you would be interested to work in via email to [email protected]. As and when a vacancy arises in your area of interest, we will be in touch!

We can also consider well-qualified graduates who do not yet have a teaching qualification via our teaching apprenticeship route. This can also sometimes be combined with a Graduate Assistant or Resident Tutor role where you would have accommodation on site and help support the boarding life of the 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.