About This Role
From 1 September 2026
Queen Anne’s is a vibrant, future-focused school that has been educating young women since 1894. Our ethos is distilled into our compelling mission: ‘Kind hearts, Fierce minds, Strong spirits’. The School is a busy and welcoming place to work, located in beautiful 34-acre grounds with good transport links and within easy walking distance of Reading Station.
Based in our state-of-the art Science Centre, the successful applicant will provide outstanding teaching, learning and leadership of the Physics department, to secure high attainment of students and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
The successful candidate will
Be an excellent Teacher of Physics, able to teach to GCSE and A-Level.
Have a passion for the subject and ability to convey this to students.
Able to lead a department with a highly successful examination record.
Be committed to promoting Physics across the whole school.
Be committed to a boarding and day school ethos.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 9 April 2026.
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.Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.