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.

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.

To access the virtual tour, click here

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.

Current Vacancies

Teaching Assistant

Part Time

Required for September 2023

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with previous experience.

This is a part time, term-time role, which will report into the Head of Learning Development with updates to the Head. The main role of the Teaching Assistant is to work with the Teachers to support individual pupils who may require more support. This can be in lessons or co-curricular activities and the primary outcome is to ensure that the pupils are supported to be able to learn in the most effective way. The duties will include:

Obtaining the knowledge to understand the lessons that are being taught.
Ability to carry out tasks including a computer or hand held device
Willingness to work in both classroom and co-curricular activities
Supervising pupils to ensure that they are engaged
Support the emotional and social development of pupils
Enhance learning and develop programs for adaptation
Motivate and encourage pupils
Be prepared to write progress reports as required
Assist pupils with prep
Accompany pupils on relevant trips
Be prepared to seal with a pupil who may have emotional or leaning difficulties
Any other reasonable duties as required.

Job Description

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Science Technician Chemistry

Science Support Technician

Part Time – 15 hours a week / Term Time only

The role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable part-time Technician to support the team of teaching staff and full-time technicians.

The Science Centre is a state-of-the art building with seven laboratories; all are fully networked with Wi-Fi. Every lab has a data projector and Smart Board.

The successful candidate will have:

Excellent practical skills
Experience in a similar role
Excellent communication skills
Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
Ability to work with an enthusiastic manner, bringing new ideas and suggestions

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).

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2023

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]

Job Description - Science Technician

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School Cleaner

School Cleaners

Part Time

Required as soon as possible

Term time contract

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.

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]

Job Description Cleaner

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Registered Charity

Cover Assistant Weekends

The role

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Assistant to assist in the weekend supervision of pupils in the Music Department. Supervision is required in the Music Centre during the weekend, 9.00 am until 12.00 midday, Saturday and Sunday.

Duties

The main duties include:

Supervision of students in the Music Department to support their practise time
Ensuring pupils are signed in
Carry out regular tours of the department
Undertake any routine administrative tasks

Applicants will need

A calm confident manner
A proactive approach and ability to work independently
To be a good team member who can work on their own initiative
Have strong communication skills
An interest in being part of the school community
Basic IT skills

Job Description - Cover Assistant

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Cover Assistant Evenings

The role

We are seeking to appoint an Evening Cover Assistant to help support music practise out of the school day and act as liaison between external hirers.

Main duties:

To assist in the evening care of pupils, enabling students to continue their music practise under supervision.
To support the school’s programme of external lettings. These include commercial hire bookings of the school facilities, in particular acting as a liaison between the school and Berkshire Music Trust.

Based in the Music Centre during the evenings Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 6.00-9.00pm, Wednesday and Thursday 4.00-9pm (19 hours).

Applicants will need

A calm confident manner
A proactive approach and ability to work independently
To be a good team member who can work on their own initiative
Have excellent communication skills
An interest in being part of the school community
Basic IT skills

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: 22 November 2023

Job Description - Cover Assistant

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Registered Charity

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.