Teacher of Social Sciences

About us

Queen Anne’s School is a busy and welcoming place to work. The School is located in beautiful 34-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, free gym membership, subsidised meals, free car parking, pension scheme and School fee reduction where appropriate.

The role

The successful candidate will be required to teach Psychology, Sociology and Criminology A-levels. Previous experience in all three areas is not essential and the department is well resourced to support someone teaching an area for the first time. In everything we do as a department we seek to inspire and motivate pupils to attain the highest possible standards. This is achieved through excellent teaching in a vibrant, flexible and supportive department that seeks to provide ample opportunities for learning outside of the classroom.

Duties will include:

• Assist in the preparation of Schemes of Work; setting and marking term work, tests and examination papers.

• Deliver high-quality classroom teaching, assessing, recording and reporting on pupil progress, and supporting colleagues when problems are encountered.

• Provide a safe and enabling learning environment for pupils across all abilities. Write regular pupil reports as per the school reporting schedule. Work with the school’s monitoring and tracking systems to consistently review pupils’ progress. Attend parents’ evenings and give informed feedback to parents and pupils.

• Inspiring excellence by supporting the organisation of educational visits and trips, ensuring that the correct procedures, as specified in school policies, are carried out and adhered to; look for opportunities to involve students in current and active research and further develop links with universities.

The Application Process

Please complete the online application form, available from the School’s website Work with Us | Queen Anne's School, Caversham Candidates will be prompted to outline their reasons for applying and suitability for the role.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 3 May 2026

Interview date: On-site interview: week beginning 4 May 2026.

Applications will be considered on receipt, and the School reserves the right to close the application process early.

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.