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 - 2026/2027 Food Preparation and Nutrition Technician Director of Sport Science Technician - Biology Specialism

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 HR@qas.org.uk 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 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.

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 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.

Science Technician – Biology Specialism

Term Time, Full Time

About us

Queen Anne’s School is an 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.

The school is located in beautiful 35-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, pension scheme, discounted gym membership, subsidised meals, free car parking and School fee reduction where appropriate.

The role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to provide technical services for the Biology department in order to support teaching staff and pupils. The successful candidate will have:

Excellent practical skills and subject knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Calm approach and response to situations where working quickly is essential, e.g., the “turn around” between lessons
Excellent organisational skills
Enthusiasm for the role and team player
Excellent time management and planning skills
Commitment to personal development
Commitment to the safeguarding of children
Must be prepared to attend internal and external training days

Useful experience and qualifications

Experience of working within a science laboratory, preferably in an academic setting
A relevant science qualification, preferably Biology related
Health and Safety qualification
A First Aid qualification

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).

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd March 2026

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

Science Technician Biology Specialism JD

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 HR@qas.org.uk

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