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

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.

Domestic Staff

Queen’s College is seeking reliable and hardworking individuals to join our Domestic Team over the summer period.

Working under the Domestic Manager, you will help maintain high standards of cleanliness across the School, including classrooms, boarding houses and communal areas. Duties may include cleaning, tidying, vacuuming, mopping, bathroom cleaning, waste disposal and reporting maintenance issues.

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Reliable, trustworthy and flexible
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Committed to high standards with good attention to detail
• Aware of Health & Safety practices

Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential as training will be provided.

Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and compliance with school policies.

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: 12pm Friday 5th June 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.  

Domestic Staff JD

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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.

Permanent | Part-time or Full-time

Queen’s College is seeking a dedicated Specialist Learning Mentor (Numeracy) to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. Working with the Inclusive Learning team and SENCo, you will deliver targeted numeracy interventions to individuals and small groups, helping pupils build confidence, independence and essential learning skills.

You will support pupils in class and through specialist programmes, contribute to EHCPs and pupil reviews, track progress, adapt resources, and work closely with staff, parents and external professionals to ensure pupils can fully access school life.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting pupils with SEN, a strong interest in numeracy and cognition and learning, and a commitment to inclusive practice.

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 Esme Townsend elt@queenscollege.org.uk

Deadline for applications: 12pm Friday 22nd May 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.  

Specialist Learning Mentor

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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, approximately 25 hours per week)

£13.50 per hour

Generous benefits package

We are seeking a reliable, safety‑focused School Minibus Driver 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.

The Applicant 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 Jonathan Slater (jms@queenscollege.org.uk)

Deadline for applications: 11th June 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 15/06/2026

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. 

Job Description Driver

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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 1 to 18 years and is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust.

Prep Teacher with Science lead (Full-time/0.8)

Competitive salary and benefits

Queen’s College Prep School seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Prep School Teacher to join our vibrant team. The successful candidate will inspire pupils through high-quality teaching, creativity, and a commitment to academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lessons across the Prep curriculum, including English and Maths.
• Maintain high standards of planning, teaching, and assessment.
• Monitor pupil progress using assessments and detailed record-keeping.
• Provide additional tuition and support to help pupils reach their full potential.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance teaching and learning.
• Communicate effectively with parents and contribute to reports and parents’ evenings.
• Participate in departmental meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Responsible for leading the development of STEM subjects through our innovative Curiosity Lab curriculum, inspiring creativity, problem solving and real world learning across the school.

About You:
You will be an inspiring teacher with strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to nurturing every child’s potential.

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 Lauren Davis, Prep Head’s PA prephead@queenscollege.org.uk  01823 272 990

Deadline for applications: 12pm Monday 18th May 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 20th/Thursday 21st May 2026

We reserve the right to interview 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.  

Prep Teacher Job Description

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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 

Part Time

Start date of September 2026

Generous benefits package

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled Dance Teacher to teach pupils from age 3 upwards.  We welcome applicants with experience in some or all 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 (RAD/ISTD)
• 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

Closing date: Monday 25th May 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

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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.

Governors and their Governing Bodies provide a key leadership role in any school and are central to its effectiveness and accountability. Governors use their individual skills and experience in the strategic leadership of the school and have a vital role to play in ensuring that it offers every child the best possible education and experience.

Queen’s College, Taunton is a member of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust (MIST). MIST Trustees hold ultimate fiduciary and legal responsibility, but it delegates substantial responsibility to the governors of their constituent schools who operate in accordance with its Instrument of governance. Governors at Queen’s College are therefore responsible for educating, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of pupils; ensuring compliance with the inspection regime; upholding the values of the school and managing the school’s activities in furtherance of its charitable objects. Collectively, governors ensure that the School functions within the appropriate legal, regulatory and fiduciary frameworks and acts as a critical friend of the Head and College Leadership Team (CLT), offering support, challenge and encouragement.

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Smash Padel, based on the Queen’s College site in Taunton, is currently recruiting for a number of roles as they prepare to open the new padel facilities.

These roles are with Smash Padel, not Queen’s College, but we are pleased to share them here as part of our partnership on site.

To view current opportunities and apply, please visit the Smash Padel vacancies page:

Smash Padel Careers

All enquiries and applications should be directed to Smash Padel, using the contact details provided on their website.