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

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:  24th June 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    

Sports Graduate Assistant

 

Sports Graduate Associate

Term time / One year contract with accommodation

The role

Managed by the Director of Sport, we are looking to recruit a Graduate Sports Assistant to support the PE department in delivering high quality teaching and learning, in both the curriculum and co-curriculum.  The main responsibility will be to provide practical support, whilst gaining valuable experience of working in the education sector.

A proven ability in either Lacrosse or Netball is essential and experience in coaching or officiating would be advantageous.

Single (shared) accommodation is provided and meals during term time. You will be expected to be involved in activities outside of timetabled lessons and sports sessions plus play a full part in the busy life of our boarding school, which will include agreed evenings per week and weekend duties.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be confident to coach at least one sport to a high level
  • Assist in coaching and officiating at two sports, leading teams and officiating matches mid-week and on Saturdays
  • Support the Heads of Netball and Lacrosse with team organisation and management
  • Assisting with planning and preparation of PE
  • Supervise pupils during sports fixtures, tournaments and trips
  • Be on duty in school boarding houses, assisting Housemistresses and providing pastoral care

Salary: £17,000 Early applications are encouraged, and the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date for applications.

Closing date for applications: 9th August 2024. Expected start date of late August.

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.

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

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 Sports Graduate Assistant                      

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Registered Charity 1181012

Food Technology Technician

Food Technology Technician

Part Time – 14 hours

Term time only

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, free 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 Food Technology Technician to join the team.  Based in the new state-of-the-art classroom, the postholder will provide support to the Food Technology Teacher.   An interest in food, alongside strong written and verbal communication skills and a proactive nature will be required.   

The successful candidate will have:

  • An interest in food, nutrition and cooking
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Good IT skills
  • Ability to prioritise and work as part of a small team

Salary: £6,575 (FTE £24,747)
Expected days of work: Tuesday to Friday, 14 hours per week, term time only

Early applications are encouraged, and the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date for applications.

Closing date for applications:  7th August 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). All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online social media check.

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 Food Technology Technician (p/t)                      

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Registered Charity 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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