Work with Us | Queen Anne's School, Caversham

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 - to July 2026

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GRADUATE ASSISTANT

January/February start- 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: 23/12/2025

Start date: February 2026 (January start possible subject to checks.

Salary: FTE £24,500 (pro rata and dependent on start date), 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).

Food Preparation and Nutrition Technician

Part time 9.00 am - 3.00 pm

Term time only

About us

Queen Anne’s School is a busy and welcoming place to work. The School is located in beautiful 34 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

This is a part-time, term-time only position supporting the delivery of high-quality practical Food Preparation and Nutrition lessons.

Based in the modern and highly resourced Food Technology classroom, the Food Preparation and Nutrition Technician plays a supporting role in the smooth, safe and effective running of the Food Preparation and Nutrition department. The postholder is primarily responsible for the preparation of ingredients and equipment, setting up the teaching kitchen for lessons, and the thorough cleaning and resetting of the room after practical sessions.

The role requires good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload to meet the demands of a fast-paced timetable.

The successful candidate will have:

An interest in food, nutrition and cooking
Strong organisational skills
Attention to detail in relation to food hygiene and equipment preparation
Ability to prioritise and work as part of a small team

A salary of £13,517.18 will be offered for 27.5 hours per week, 34 weeks per year (term time) and 4.1 weeks paid holiday.

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

School Application form - Queen Anne's School Caversham – Fill in form

Food Preparation and Nutrition Technician JD

Closing date for applications: 1st February 2026

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]

Invigilators

Invigilator

Term Time Only

About us

Queen Anne’s School is a busy and welcoming place to work. The School is located in beautiful 34 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 enthusiastic and self-motivated Invigilators to join the team.

As an Invigilator, there is a requirement to invigilate examinations in the Hall, in an IT classroom, or on a one-to-one basis. Invigilators are required to support the following activities:

· To assist setting up examination rooms by laying out papers and materials as instructed.

· To help ensure that the conduct of the exam takes place within the guidelines set by JCQ and the Exam Boards (Training will be given and qualification gained)

· To ensure the safeguarding of pupils (Safeguarding training will be provided).

· At the end of exams, make sure that the scripts have been filled in correctly. If a laptop has been used, check that the student has saved the work to the USB provided

The successful candidate will have:

Excellent communication skills
Extensive IT experience
Excellent attention to detail
Understanding of confidentiality
A good team member who can work on their own initiative

Salary: £13 per hour

School Application form - Queen Anne's School Caversham – Fill in form

Invigilator JD

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

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]

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.