Queen Anne's School

Published
March 21, 2025

Location
Reading

Category
Independent Senior

Job Type
Teaching

Short Summary
Current team members are moving on to new ventures and we are seeking to appoint two qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Teachers of Chemistry to teach within this academically selective school.

Salary
A competitive salary will be offered in accordance with experience and qualifications

Working Pattern
Full time

Closing Date
March 28, 2025

Description

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 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.

Current team members are moving on to new ventures and we are seeking to appoint two qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Teachers of Chemistry to teach within this academically selective and dynamic school.

Head of Chemistry

The successful applicant will provide outstanding teaching, learning and leadership of the Chemistry department, to secure high attainment of students and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent Teacher of Chemistry.
• Have a passion for the subject and ability to convey this to students.
• Be able to demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Be committed to co-curricular activities.
• Be committed to a boarding and day school ethos.

Teacher of Chemistry

This 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:

• 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.

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.

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

If you have any questions about the role, please contact HR@qas.org.uk or telephone /

Closing date for applications: Thursday 28 March 2025.

Shortlisting: Friday 29 March 2025.

Interviews: Tuesday 1 April 2025.

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.

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• Be an excellent Teacher of Chemistry.
• Have a passion for the subject and ability to convey this to students.
• Be able to demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Be committed to co-curricular activities.
• Be committed to a boarding and day school ethos.
Teacher of Chemistry

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 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.

A competitive salary will be offered in accordance with experience and qualifications Working Pattern Full time Closing Date March 28, 2025,
• 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.
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.