Vacancies

Vacancies

All job applicants and volunteers will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and with the DBS.

Queen’s College has a long history – the oldest school in Taunton – 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. The breadth of activity will ensure that challenge and opportunity aplenty is available for our pupils and our staff. As ever, the more you get involved, the more you get back. I would welcome the opportunity to share more of life at Queen’s. Please do get in touch.

Mr Julian Noad – Head of College 

Our Current Vacancies 

Any completed job applications should be sent to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk.

Benefits of Working at Queen's

Benefits of Working at Queen's

Queen’s vibrant and thriving community is enjoyed by both staff and students alike. Our superb staff members bring with them warmth, dedication, experience and a wealth of knowledge, which allows them to offer a truly incredible educational experience to each and every one of our students. We welcome the opportunity for like-minded individuals to join our team.

Working At Queen’s

Outdoor Education Tutor

Outdoor Education Tutor

Founded in 1843, Queen’s College has been a cornerstone of education in Taunton for over 180 years. Originally based in Taunton Castle and moving to our current site on Trull Road in 1846, we remain proud of our heritage as the town’s oldest school and one of the South West’s leading independent day and boarding schools.

Today, Queen’s is a vibrant, forward-thinking community that balances academic excellence with creativity, wellbeing and personal growth. We offer a bespoke, individualised education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with the same guiding aim throughout – to help every pupil thrive.

Outdoor Education Tutor

Full-Time with weekend, evening and some holiday work required

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package, accommodation may be available 

Join Our Team as an Outdoor Education Tutor!
We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Outdoor Education Tutor to help deliver an exciting, challenging, and varied adventure programme within our school community. For the right candidate, this role has the potential to develop into a Senior Tutor position.

If you have significant experience in the outdoors—whether school or centre based—this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career within an environment that truly values outdoor learning.

We want someone who can plan and deliver high‑quality, progressive Outdoor Learning for young people of all ages. Your work will range from inclusive programmes for all pupils to supporting long‑term performance pathways in activities such as climbing and paddlesport.

Click here for more information on our extensive programme.

The ideal candidate will thrive in diverse and demanding environments, working both independently and as part of a supportive team. Above all, you’ll inspire young people to push their boundaries, take positive risks, and discover what they’re capable of—while maintaining the highest standards of safety.

Please have a look at the benefits of working at Queen’s linked below:

Benefits of working at Queen’s College

All applicants must complete the Queen’s College application form and completed forms should be emailed to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk

For further details about the role please contact Mark Neenan mn@queenscollege.org.uk

Deadline for applications: 12pm Friday 6th March 2026

Interview date: TBC

Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and with the DBS.  We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.  

Outdoor Education Tutor – Job Description

Application Form (Word)

Job Application Form (Editable PDF)

School Minibus Driver 

School Minibus Driver 

Founded in 1843, Queen’s College has been a cornerstone of education in Taunton for over 180 years. Originally based in Taunton Castle and moving to our current site on Trull Road in 1846, we remain proud of our heritage as the town’s oldest school and one of the South West’s leading independent day and boarding schools.

Today, Queen’s is a vibrant, forward-thinking community that balances academic excellence with creativity, wellbeing and personal growth. We offer a bespoke, individualised education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with the same guiding aim throughout – to help every pupil thrive.

School Minibus Driver 

Part Time: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (34 weeks)

6:00am – 8:00am and 5:15pm – 7:15pm (Exact timings may change subject to route operated).

£13.50 per hour

Generous benefits package

We are seeking a number of reliable, safety‑focused School Minibus Drivers to join our transport team, delivering high‑quality home‑to‑school transport for our pupils. Our drivers play a crucial role in ensuring every journey is safe, punctual and comfortable, consistently upholding the highest standards of professionalism and pupil care.

You will be operating within a vibrant and recently refreshed fleet of school minibuses, maintained to an excellent standard to support safe and efficient transport operations.

Applicants must hold a valid D1 category driving licence with no more than six penalty points, and ideally have previous experience in a similar role along with a good knowledge of local routes and transport networks. A strong commitment to safeguarding and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with pupils and parents are essential.

If you are dependable, pupil‑focused and take pride in delivering a safe and professional transport service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please have a look at the benefits of working at Queen’s linked below:

Benefits of working at Queen’s College

If you are interested please send your CV in the first instance to  vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk.  Please note that successful applicants will be asked to complete the Queen’s College application form prior to any job offer being finalised.

For further details about the role please contact Jay Lanchbury (jpl@queenscollege.org.uk)

Deadline for applications: 20th March 2026

Interview date: TBC

Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and with the DBS.  We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

Job Description Driver

Application Form (Word)

Job Application Form (Editable PDF)

Dance Teacher - Ballet Specialist

Queen's College Taunton Performing Arts Dance

Dance Teacher - Ballet Specialist

Founded in 1843, Queen’s College has been a cornerstone of education in Taunton for over 180 years. Originally based in Taunton Castle and moving to our current site on Trull Road in 1846, we remain proud of our heritage as the town’s oldest school and one of the South West’s leading independent day and boarding schools.

Today, Queen’s is a vibrant, forward-thinking community that balances academic excellence with creativity, wellbeing and personal growth. We offer a bespoke, individualised education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with the same guiding aim throughout – to help every pupil thrive.

Dance Teacher – Ballet Specialist

Part Time

Generous benefits package

Accommodation available on site (on the nights teaching) 

Queen’s College, Taunton is seeking an inspiring and passionate RAD Ballet Teacher to join our thriving Performing Arts faculty.

If you love nurturing talent, igniting creativity and shaping confident, expressive young dancers, this is the role for you.

What you’ll do

  • Teach RAD Ballet to students aged 3–18, from early grades to higher levels
  • Inspire dancers of all abilities through imaginative, high‑quality teaching
  • Support dance performances, productions and co‑curricular activities
  • Contribute to a vibrant, collaborative Performing Arts environment
  • Build positive relationships with pupils and parents, helping every child fulfil their potential

What we’re looking for

  • RAD‑qualified Ballet teacher
  • Experience teaching children and young people
  • A creative, enthusiastic educator with strong studio presence
  • Someone committed to safeguarding, wellbeing and exceptional pastoral care
  • A team‑player excited to be involved in wider school life

Why Queen’s?

You’ll join a warm, supportive school community with a flourishing Dance department and fantastic performance spaces. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of ballet within the College.

Please have a look at the benefits of working at Queen’s linked below:

Benefits of working at Queen’s College

Please share your CV with us or complete the Queen’s College application form and email it to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk.

For further details about the role please contact Emily Turner, HR Manager ext@queenscollege.org.uk

Deadline for applications: Thursday 25th February 2026

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.

Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and with the DBS.  We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.  

Dance Teacher Ballet JD

Application Form (Word)

Job Application Form (Editable PDF)

Dance Teacher - Modern and Tap Specialist

Queen's College Taunton Performing Arts Dance

Dance Teacher - Modern and Tap Specialist

Founded in 1843, Queen’s College has been a cornerstone of education in Taunton for over 180 years. Originally based in Taunton Castle and moving to our current site on Trull Road in 1846, we remain proud of our heritage as the town’s oldest school and one of the South West’s leading independent day and boarding schools.

Today, Queen’s is a vibrant, forward-thinking community that balances academic excellence with creativity, wellbeing and personal growth. We offer a bespoke, individualised education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with the same guiding aim throughout – to help every pupil thrive.

Dance Teacher – Modern and Tap Specialist

Part Time

Generous benefits package

Accommodation available on site (on the nights teaching) 

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled Dance Teacher to deliver Modern, Tap to pupils from age 3 upwards.  We welcome applicants with experience in some or all of these disciplines.  If you’re passionate about inspiring young dancers and bringing creativity to every class, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong qualifications in Modern, Tap 
  • Experience teaching a range of ages and abilities
  • A positive, energetic approach to co-curricular dance

Please have a look at the benefits of working at Queen’s linked below:

Benefits of working at Queen’s College

Please share your CV with us or complete the Queen’s College application form and email it to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk.

For further details about the role please contact Emily Turner, HR Manager ext@queenscollege.org.uk

Deadline for applications: Thursday 25th February 2026

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.

Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and with the DBS.  We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.  

Dance Teacher Modern and Tap JD

Application Form (Word)

Job Application Form (Editable PDF)

Teacher of Maths and Science

Queen's College Taunton Senior School

Teacher of Maths and Science

Founded in 1843, Queen’s College has been a cornerstone of education in Taunton for over 180 years. Originally based in Taunton Castle and moving to our current site on Trull Road in 1846, we remain proud of our heritage as the town’s oldest school and one of the South West’s leading independent day and boarding schools.

Today, Queen’s is a vibrant, forward-thinking community that balances academic excellence with creativity, wellbeing and personal growth. We offer a bespoke, individualised education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with the same guiding aim throughout – to help every pupil thrive.

Teacher of Maths and Science (KS2 and KS3 focus)
Full time or part time considered

Start date September 2026

Queen’s is seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher of Maths and/or Science to join our supportive and forward thinking team working across the Prep and Senior Schools. This is a flexible role with scope to grow, making it an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

The role will include:

  • Teaching Maths and Science across KS2 and KS3
  • Delivering engaging, well structured lessons that build confidence and curiosity
  • Potentially 1:1 maths support lessons, tailored to individual pupil needs

For the right candidate, there is scope for additional responsibility, including:

  • Prep School Science Lead
  • Teaching GCSE Maths or a GCSE Science

Why work at Queen’s?

  • A friendly, collaborative staff body who genuinely support one another
  • Small class sizes and motivated pupils
  • A school that values strong subject knowledge, creativity in the classroom and professional trust
  • Opportunities to shape provision and take on leadership responsibilities
  • Flexible working considered, including part time appointments

This post would suit an early career teacher or an experienced teacher looking to broaden their role, or an ambitious practitioner keen to develop leadership experience in a nurturing school environment.

Please have a look at the benefits of working at Queen’s linked below:

Benefits of working at Queen’s College

All applicants must complete the Queen’s College application form and completed forms should be emailed to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk.

For further details about the role please contact Emily Turner, HR Manager ext@queenscollege.org.uk

Deadline for applications: 24th February 2026

Interview date: w/c 2nd March 2026

Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and with the DBS.  We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.  

Maths Science Teacher JD

Application Form (Word)

Job Application Form (Editable PDF)

Grounds and Gardens Assistant

Queen's College Grounds and facilities

Grounds and Gardens Assistant

Queen’s College, Taunton is one of the leading independent boarding schools based in the South West of the country, educating more than 500 boys and girls (day and boarding), aged 3 months to 18 years, and is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust.

Grounds and Gardens Assistant

40 hrs per week

£26,208 per annum

Generous benefits package

An exciting opportunity is available to join Queen’s College as a Grounds and Gardens Assistant within the Grounds and Gardens team. The role involves helping to maintain and enhance the entire school site, working closely with the Grounds and Gardens Foreman to ensure the efficient preparation and upkeep of gardens and sports facilities across the College.

Queen’s College is renowned for the high quality of its grounds and sports pitches, and the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the existing team to uphold these standards. Responsibilities include assisting with the maintenance, preparation and presentation of all garden areas to ensure the site is consistently well presented. The role will also involve contributing to the upkeep of the College’s extensive sports facilities, including seven rugby pitches, six cricket pitches and five multi-use games surfaces, all maintained to a high standard.

A professional, courteous, friendly and methodical approach is required as the role involves contact with staff, students, parents and visiting sports teams to the school.

For further information please contact Emily Turner, HR Manager ext@queenscollege.org.uk 

Please have a look at the benefits of working at Queen’s. 

Completed application forms should be e-mailed to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk 

All applicants must complete the Queen’s College application form.

We do not accept CVs.  No agencies please.

Deadline for applications: 12pm Friday 20th February 2026

Interview date: TBC

Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and with the DBS.  We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Grounds and Gardens Assistant JD

Application Form (Word)

Job Application Form (Editable PDF)

PERIPATETIC PIANO TEACHER AND ACCOMPANIST 

PERIPATETIC PIANO TEACHER AND ACCOMPANIST 

Queen’s College, Taunton is one of the leading independent boarding schools based in the South West of the country, educating more than 500 boys and girls (day and boarding), aged 3 months to 18 years, and is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust.

PERIPATETIC PIANO TEACHER AND ACCOMPANIST 

Hours of work to be confirmed

We are looking for an accomplished pianist to join our thriving Performing Arts Department as a Piano Teacher and Accompanist.

The role involves delivering one-to-one piano lessons, accompanying pupils for exams, recitals and concerts, and supporting the wider musical life of the school. There may also be opportunities to lead small ensembles.

About you:

  • Skilled and experienced pianist, with proven teaching and accompanying ability.
  • Able to inspire and motivate pupils of all ages and abilities.
  • Flexible, professional, and collaborative.

For any further details please contact Ian Trafford, Director of Performing Arts ivt@queenscollege.org.uk 

Please have a look at the benefits of working at Queen’s linked below:

Benefits of working at Queen’s College

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.

Deadline for applications: 12pm Friday 30th January 2026

Interview date: TBC

Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and with the DBS.  We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Piano Teacher and Accompanist Job Description

Application Form (Word)

Job Application Form (Editable PDF)

Nursery Educator

Nursery Educator

Full-time or Part-time

All Year Round

Bank staff opportunities also available

At Queen’s childhood is cherished, individuality is celebrated and curiosity is encouraged every single day. We are seeking a warm, passionate Nursery Educator to join our vibrant team, working with children aged three to four, right at the very beginning of their Queen’s journey.

Our Nursery is a place full of energy, imagination and joy. Children explore, create and discover, from the classroom to the playground, from the art table to the garden. With your care, enthusiasm and guidance, they will grow in confidence, uncover their strengths and begin developing the values and skills that will stay with them for life.

You will play a pivotal role in creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child feels known and valued. Just as we nurture our pupils, we invest in our staff too. This role offers exciting opportunities for professional development and career progression, within a forward-thinking, supportive community guided by our Methodist values of kindness, respect and service.

If you are enthusiastic, reflective and committed to giving young children the very best start, we would love to hear from you.

 For informal enquiries, please contact Emily Turner, HR Manager: ext@queenscollege.org.uk 

Queen’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo appropriate safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We proudly embrace diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note: we reserve the right to contact suitable applicants prior to the closing date.

Application deadline: Monday 9th Feb 2026
Interview date: tbc

Job Description Nursery Educator

Application Form (Word)

Job Application Form (Editable PDF)

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