Job Description

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


We are not currently taking any further applications for Graduate Assistants.Head GroundsmanSchool Minibus DriverEarly 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 HR@qas.org.uk if an initial conversation about any of the roles would be helpful.

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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 HR@QAS.org.uk. 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.

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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.

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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 hr@qas.org.uk (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.



School Minibus Driver

Part time

12 hours per week, term time only

Job Share Considered

For September 2025 start

Queen Anne's in Caversham is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls, aged 11-18. The School is looking for an organised and friendly minibus driver to provide pick-up and drop-off services at the start and end of the School day, to various activities mid-week and occasionally on school trips.

In particular, the candidate will need to support the School's 'London Service' by picking up students to arrive for the start of school (8.10 am) on Monday mornings and returning them to London after school (from 4.15 pm) on Friday afternoons, during term time. Mid-week, the requirements are to drive a group of students to local external activities after school on a Wednesday and Thursday evening. Additional driving for school trips may also be arranged, in agreement with the successful candidate.

There is scope for the role to grow in 2026, with an additional London journey midweek. The role would be suitable for job share.

Essential requirements:

Driving License with no endorsements Confident to drive to and in London Excellent time keeping skills Calm under pressure Friendly manner and enthusiastic approach
Salary: an annual salary of around 6400 will be offered, depending on hours worked.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 12th August 2025.

Interviews: 14/15/18 August 2025

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