Job Description

Teacher of Chemistry

Full Time

Teacher of Chemistry

Part time 0.5

Required for September 2025

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 in Caversham 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 (full time and part time) to teach within this academically selective and dynamic school.

Either 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 candidates will:

Be able to teach Chemistry to KS5 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:

Friday 2nd May 2025

Planned interview date:

Thursday 8th May 2025.

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.

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 the current vacancies page on the school website:

https://www.qas.org.uk/our-community/work-with-us

If you have any questions about the role, please contact HR@qas.org.uk or telephone 0118 9187426 / 0118 9187422

Registered Charity 1181012

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,804.00-45,642.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Teacher of Chemistry Full Time and Part Time
Expected start date: 01/09/2025