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

Teacher of Chemistry

Full Time

Required for January 2026 (earlier start by negotiation)

Queen Anne’s School is a vibrant, future-focused school that has been educating young women since 1894. The school is located in beautiful 35 acre grounds in Caversham with good transport links and within easy walking distance of Reading Station.

The Science department is based in the state-of-the-art Science Centre; there are seven laboratories, excellent technology provision, separate prep rooms, and full Technician support.

We are seeking to appoint a qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher to teach within this academically selective and dynamic school.

Teacher of Chemistry

The role is suitable for an Early Career Teacher and we offer support and mentoring via IStip, the Independent School’s induction process, which is also recognised in the state sector.

The successful candidate will:

Be able to teach Chemistry to A-Level
Develop excellence within their teaching and inspire students
Be committed to promoting Chemistry as a subject across the whole school
Have flair and vision to develop new initiatives within the school
Be instrumental in maintaining a happy and safe environment whilst stretching students to their full potential
Be committed to a boarding and day school ethos

Closing date for applications: 29th October 2025

Start date: January 2026. Earlier by negotiation.

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

We offer a number of staff benefits including excellent training and inset opportunities, pension scheme, gym use, meals, car parking, an Employee Assistance Programme and School fee reduction where appropriate. Staff accommodation may be available on request.

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). All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online social media check.

Full details of this position and how to apply are available from the current vacancies page on the school website:

https://www.qas.org.uk/our-community/work-with-us

Job Description Teacher of Chemistry

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If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected] or telephone 0118 9187426 / 0118 9187422

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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.

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.