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Any completed job applications should be sent to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk.
All job applicants and volunteers will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and with the DBS.
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.
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Grounds and Gardens Assistant
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 600 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
Up to £21,579 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Queen’s College as a Grounds and Gardens Assistant working within the Grounds and Gardens team to maintain the entire school site. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with the Grounds and Gardens Foreman with the efficient and effective preparation of sports facilities and gardens across the whole site.
Queen’s College, Taunton has a reputation for the quality of its grounds and sports pitches and the successful candidate will play an integral part in working with the existing team to ensure that this continues. The facilities include seven rugby pitches, six cricket pitches and five multi usage games surfaces.
You will also assist with preparation and presentation of garden areas within the school campus to help ensure that the site is immaculately presented at all times.
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 linked below:
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: 7th December 2023
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.
Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener
Queen’s College, Taunton is one of the leading independent boarding schools based in the South West of the country, educating more than 600 boys and girls (day and boarding), aged 3 months to 18 years and is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust.
Senior Gardener
Full Time, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Salary up to £25,587 dependent on experience
Generous benefits package
We are looking to recruit a Senior Gardener to join our valued on-site Estates team.
This role will involve the ongoing maintenance and improvement of our beautiful grounds and gardens.
Every day is different here at Queen’s which in turn keeps the job interesting. At the same time, you will engage with many different members of staff across the College community in addition to contractors and suppliers.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role along with the ability to work on their own initiative proactively and responsibly.
Knowledge in sports pitch management and associated tasks would be advantageous but not essential.
Could this be the ideal job for you or someone you know?
Please have a look at the benefits of working at Queen’s linked below:
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 or 01823 340904
Deadline for applications: 12pm Friday 1st December 2023
Interview date: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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.
Drama Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Drama Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Queen’s College, Taunton is one of the leading independent boarding schools based in the South West of the country, educating more than 600 boys and girls (day and boarding), aged 3 months to 18 years, (or educating day and boarding boys and girls aged 3 months to 18 years) and is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust.
Drama Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Full Time/ Part Time
Salary dependent on experience
Generous benefits package
We are looking to recruit a Drama Teacher to cover maternity leave from April 2024. The successful candidate will be required to teach in a dynamic department with good uptake at GCSE and A Level, in line with Queen’s College’s strong reputation for performing arts. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach GCSE and A Level Drama.
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: 5pm Friday 24th November 2023
Interview date: w/c 4th December 2023
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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.
Plumbing and Heating Engineer
Plumbing and Heating Engineer
Queen’s College, Taunton is one of the leading independent boarding schools based in the South
West of the country, educating more than 600 boys and girls (day and boarding), aged 3 months to
18 years, and is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust.
Plumbing and Heating Engineer
Full Time
We are looking to recruit a Plumbing and Heating Engineer to join our valued on-site Estates team.
This role will involve the maintenance and improvement of all heating and plumbing systems across
the site. Every day is different here at Queen’s which in turn keeps the job interesting. At the same
time, you will engage with many different members of staff across the College community in addition
to contractors and suppliers.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work on their own initiative to diagnose, repair or replace
equipment as needed in a proactive and responsible way.
Could this be the ideal job for you or someone you know?
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.
Multi-Skilled Tradesperson
Multi-Skilled Tradesperson
Multi-Skilled Tradesperson
Permanent – 37.5 hours per week
Pay £21,255 – £24,401
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Multi-Skilled Tradesperson to assist in the smooth operation and development of the College by dealing with day-to-day maintenance tasks and various project works and to provide repair and maintenance support to colleagues. Working within the Estates and Maintenance team, the successful candidate will need experience of a variety of different trades.
We are looking for a self-motivated, reliable, honest and versatile person with the ability to problem solve. They will be capable of working under pressure and with conflicting priorities and timescales.
A professional, courteous, friendly and methodical approach is required as the role involves contact with parents, suppliers, staff, students and other visitors.
All applicants must complete the Queen’s College application form and completed forms should be emailed to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk.
All applicants must complete the Queen’s College application form.
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.
About Queen’s College
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. As a recent joiner myself, I know well the warmth of welcome that colleagues receive, as well as the support and guidance on offer to assist personal and professional development. I would welcome the opportunity to share more of life at Queen’s. Please do get in touch.
Mr Julian Noad – Head of College
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