Joining the Queen’s College
Community
Information for Applicants
Welcome,
Queen’s College has a long history of pastoral care,
academic excellence, and a commitment to developing
the whole person, as set out in the College’s motto: ‘not
for school, but for life’. There is a strong and very evident
sense of community. Indeed, Queen’s College is ‘the family
school of choice in the South West’. Here is an exciting
workplace, with care at its heart. A huge breadth of activity
ensure that challenge and opportunity aplenty is available
for our pupils and our staf. The warmth of welcome that
colleagues receive, as well as the support and guidance
on ofer to assist personal and professional development,
make Queen’s a very happy and purposeful place to work.
I would welcome the opportunity to share more of life at
Queen’s. Please do get in touch.
Julian Noad
Head of College
Why Join The Queen’s
Community?
Queen’s vibrant and thriving community is enjoyed by
both staf and students alike. Our superb staf members
bring with them warmth, dedication, experience and a
wealth of knowledge, which allows them to ofer a truly
incredible educational experience to each and every one of
our students. We welcome the opportunity for likeminded
individuals to join our team.
Some of the added benefits of working at Queen’s College
include:
• Training and Development Opportunities - A
commitment to your professional development with
various opportunities to develop within your role.
• Generous Annual Leave - Generous leave entitlements for
both teaching staf and support staf that ensure a good
work life balance.
• Free Lunches - Staf can enjoy free lunch in our dining
facility. The well balanced meals are freshly prepared and
packed with goodness. For variety throughout the year,
the nutritional menus also encompass special tasting table
days and theme days provided by our caterers.
• Fee Discounts - All staf are ofered attractive fee
allowances for children to have access to an outstanding
education.
Why Join The Queen’s
Community?
• Employee Assistance Programme - Access to a
wide ranging programme of assistance reflecting the
importance of the wellbeing of our staf. There are times
when we all need some extra support to balance the
demands of everyday life. If staf need support, staf have
access to completely confidential 24/7 counselling with
professionally qualified, carefully selected Counsellors
and Information specialists Staf also have access to
information booklets, articles, resource information on
support services in your local area
• Pension - A defined contribution scheme with generous
contributions.
• Eye Tests - Free eye tests to ensure that all staf can
comfortably use screens and a contribution towards
glasses for screen use.
• Free Onsite Parking - The convenience of free parking
onsite.
Why Join The Queen’s
Community?
• Staf Health and Wellbeing - The health and wellbeing
of our staf is hugely important and as such, staf have
access to onsite sporting facilities such as the swimming
pool and gym that can be used at specified times
throughout the week. We also have on-site tennis courts
and a 5-a-side pitch. We also encourage participation in
our College boot camps and ofen take part in the local
park run at Longrun Meadow, just a few minutes from the
school.
• School Performances - Free tickets and discounted
tickets for family and friends for a wide variety of school
performances for which Queen’s College is renowned.
• Bike 2 Work Scheme - Access to the bike to work scheme
allowing purchase of bikes.
• Ultimate Activities Camps (Holiday Childcare) - 50%
discount for staf.
The Application Process
Full job descriptions and the oficial application form can
be found here. All applicants must complete the Queen’s
College application form and completed forms should be
emailed to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk. We do not
accept CVs. No agencies please.
For further details about any vacancies please contact Emily
Turner, HR Manager on ext@queenscollege.org.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to contact suitable
applicants prior to the application deadline
Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults
and expects all staf to share this commitment. Successful
applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced
disclosure by the DBS.
Queen’s College is a forward-thinking independent school, we have been creating caring ambitious and
well educated individuals since 1843.Our campus is situated on the outskirts of the historic county town of
Taunton looking out over the iconic Quantock and Blackdown Hills, areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Exeter International Airport and Bristol International Airport are both 40-60 minutes by car. Heathrow
London Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes away and London Gatwick Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes away.
The train station is just a 30 minute walk away with rail links to London and other major cities.
Queen’s College, Trull Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4QS
Telephone: 01823 272559 Email: vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk Website: www.queenscollege.org.uk