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

Payroll and Benefits Co-Ordinator (part time)

Payroll and Benefits Co-Ordinator

 Part Time/All Year Round

The role

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Payroll and Benefits Co-Ordinator to complete payroll processing, pension schemes and benefits arrangements such as maternity pay. The postholder will form part of a small finance team, located within the Bursary office at the School.  

The successful candidate will have:

  • Proven experience as a payroll coordinator and ideally in an educational setting
  • Good knowledge of legislation relevant to payroll, and educational payroll in particular
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Comfortable with MS Excel and its analytical functions, also Word and Outlook
  • Attention to detail and ability to complete queries to a satisfactory conclusion
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to answer staff queries and provide support
  • Demonstrable team player attitude

A competitive salary (full time equivalent of £30-35,000) is offered, for circa 15 hours per week.

Apply now

Payroll and Benefits Co-ordinator JD

Closing date for application:  Friday 10th May 2024.

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]

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). Please be aware that any shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online social media search.              

Registered Charity

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 applications3rd May 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    

Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity Cover) 0.9

Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity Cover)

Part Time 0.9

Required for September 2024

The role

We are seeking to appoint a qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Chemistry to teach within this academically selective and dynamic school. There may be the opportunity to teach A Level for the suitable candidate.

The successful candidate will:

  • 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: Tuesday 14th May 2024

Salary:  Competitive  

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. 

 Teacher of Chemistry (Mat Cover) 0.9 JD                      

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Registered Charity

 

  

Teacher of Economics and Business 0.8

Teacher of Economics and Business

Part time 0.8

Required for September 2024

The role

We are seeking to appoint a qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Economics, to teach Economics with some Business within this academically selective and dynamic school. As popular choices for A Level, students are entered for Edexcel Economics A and AQA Business.  The department offers GCSE Edexcel Business in Lower 5 (Year 10), and all students in Upper 4 (Year 9) take part in the Tycoon Enterprise Competition.

The successful candidate will:

  • develop excellence within their teaching and inspire the students
  • be committed to promoting Economics 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: Friday 17th May 2024

Salary:  Competitive   

 Teacher of Economics and Business JD                      

Apply now       

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]

               

 

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.

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