Graduate Assistant

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 the whole school.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close before this date if an early application from a suitable applicant is received.

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.

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.

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. 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 an interview, online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks.

Graduate Assistant

End of August 2026 to July 2027

Residential, accommodation, and food provided.

We are seeking a team of four Graduate Assistants working 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience of working with young people. The role demands high levels of self-motivation, enthusiasm, commitment, and the ability to actively encourage pupils to partake in a wide range of activities. You will be expected to play a full part in the busy life of our boarding school. Terms are short and intense and holidays are long so that batteries can be recharged.

On-site accommodation is provided, as are free meals in term time.

The School is located in beautiful grounds in the centre of thriving Caversham, and there are excellent transport links including from Reading station, which is within walking distance.

Main Duties Include

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