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

Queen’s College, Taunton is one of the leading independent day and boarding schools based in the South West of the country, educating more than 500 boys and girls, aged 1 to 18 years, and is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust.

Deputy Nursery Manager – MAT cover 

Full Time

Competitive salary and benefits

Start Date: December 2025

Queen’s College Taunton seeks a passionate and dedicated Early Years Leader to join our vibrant Prep School. This rewarding role will see you play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of the children across the nursery phase, creating a warm and stimulating environment where they flourish and reach their full potential.

As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will:

Lead Practice: Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children thrive through purposeful play and curiosity-led learning.

Support Your Team: Mentor practitioners in delivering high-quality experiences, ensuring all children reach their potential.

Build Strong Relationships: Work in partnership with parents, staff, and external professionals to promote excellent outcomes for every child.

Drive Quality & Compliance: Promote reflective practice, uphold EYFS and safeguarding standards, and support continuous improvement.

Live Our Core Values as a Leader
Model and instil the values that underpin everything we do:

• Hard Work & Joyful Learning: Lead with energy and dedication while fostering a fun, positive environment for children and staff.
  
• Inclusive Leadership: Promote a culture where every child, family, and team member feels seen, heard, and respected.
  
• Thinking & Empathy: Support children and staff in developing thoughtful, compassionate approaches to the world around them.
  
• Creativity & Confidence: Empower your team and children alike to express themselves, take risks, and explore new ideas with confidence.
  
• Reflection & Community Focus: Regularly evaluate practice, celebrate successes, and work collaboratively for the growth of individuals and the nursery as a whole.

If you bring passion, creativity, a collaborative spirit, and values that align with ours, we offer:

• A rewarding career within a supportive and inclusive workplace.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives.
• A competitive package and professional development opportunities.
• A place in our vibrant school community, steeped in rich tradition.

Are you ready to make a difference? Share your vision with us by completing our application form and emailing to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk

Remember, this is just a glimpse into the possibilities – for full details and responsibilities, explore the full job description here. To find out more about our school, visit www.queenscollege.org.uk or contact Mrs Donna Kershaw, Assistant Head of Pre-prep & Nursery dmk@queenscollege.org.uk  01823 272 990.

We are actively seeking passionate individuals who share our values and are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the education sector.

Deadline for applications: 17th October 2025 

Interview date:  Week beginning 3rd November 2025

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.  

Deputy Nursery Manager Mat Cover JD

Application Form (Word)

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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 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: Thursday 16th October 2025

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

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Job Application Form (Editable PDF)

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.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Zero hours contract

Are you passionate about developing young athletes, inspiring confidence, and promoting a culture of physical excellence? Queen’s College, Taunton, a leading Independent School with a proud tradition of sporting success, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Strength and Conditioning Coach to join our Sports Department.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the athletic development of pupils across the school – from those taking their first steps in fitness to high-performing athletes competing at regional and national level. You will design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate training programmes, support injury prevention and rehabilitation, and work closely with our team of coaches and teaching staff to ensure pupils achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with UKSCA accreditation (or working towards an equivalent qualification) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about inspiring and supporting young people through strength and conditioning. While the UKSCA is essential, we would love to hear from candidates who also bring a background in Sports Science or a related discipline, along with experience of working with young people in this field. If you are a strong communicator, committed to pupil wellbeing, and eager to motivate pupils of all abilities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, access to outstanding sports and fitness facilities, excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression, and the chance to make a real impact within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including enhanced DBS checks.

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.

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

Deadline for applications: Friday 10th October 2025

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. 

Strength and Conditioning Coach JD

Application Form (Word)

Job Application Form (Editable PDF)

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.

Porter/Caretaker

Full-time – 37.5 hours per week

Salary £12.60 an hour

Generous benefits package which includes free parking and a hot lunch during term-time.

We are looking to replace a Porter/Caretaker who is retiring after 23 happy years at Queen’s.

This is a year-round, full time post including some weekend and evening work on a shift arrangement.

If you are a ‘people person’ then this could be the job for you!

This role engages and supports staff across all areas of the College site to help deliver the best activities and events for students and the wider Queen’s community alike.  A willingness to be helpful and go the extra mile to get things done is a must!

Queen’s College is a friendly, family-orientated environment to work in with amazing facilities and staff who all contribute to the development of our young people.

The ideal candidate must have the ability to:

• work independently whilst using initiative
• prioritise their workload on a daily basis to ensure all tasks are completed on time
• communicate effectively verbally and by sending and receiving emails
• carry and lift furniture and equipment in preparation for events, room changes or refurbishment
• undertake basic maintenance tasks
• distribute internal mail and parcels plus temporary event signage 
• collect and deliver materials from suppliers off site for other team members
• assist with the unloading of large deliveries
• assist colleagues in heavy cleaning duties such as floor scrubbing/polishing and pulling out furniture
• deal with accidental spillages
• carry out security checks on the late shift to ensure the perimeter and all buildings are secure

This role requires a valid UK Driving Licence.

There is a two-week shift arrangement in place during term time providing site coverage from 7am-10pm.

During holiday periods, this role often reverts to a more traditional Monday- Friday, 8am-4.30pm work pattern which will be discussed in advance to ensure we are meeting the needs of the College.

A full job description and application form can be found at https://www.queenscollege.org.uk/vacancies/

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 the role please contact Emily Turner, HR Manager ext@queenscollege.org.uk

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.  

JD PORTER

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Early Years Educator

Full Time/Part time all year round 

Start Date: September 2025

Queen’s College Taunton seeks a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our Nursery Team, working with children between the ages of three to four years.  This rewarding role will see you play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of the children, creating a warm and stimulating environment where they flourish and reach their full potential.

This fantastic role provides opportunities for staff to extend their skills and knowledge through various opportunities for professional development and career progression. 

For enquiries email Emily Turner, HR Manager ext@queenscollege.org.uk

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.

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.  

Interview date: TBC

Job Description Nursery Practitioner

Application Form (Word)

Job Application Form (Editable PDF)

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.

Cleaners

Early morning, all year round positions available 

What we offer:

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

The opportunity to be part of the wider school community

Use of our sports facilities and other great benefits

We are looking to appoint friendly, self-motivated and reliable cleaners to join our friendly Housekeeping team.  The successful candidates will be required to perform cleaning tasks and duties as directed by the Domestic Manager to provide a clean and safe School for our staff, students and visitors.

Cleaners will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout the School using correct materials and equipment. 

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

Please have a look at further 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.

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.

JD Domestic Staff

Application Form (Word)

Job Application Form (Editable PDF)