Support Staff Vacancies

Kendrick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. Kendrick School is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Please complete the application form which you can download below.
Please use the guidance notes in the application pack to help with completing the application form.
CVs will not be accepted as a method of application.
Send the completed form to aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk by the closing date.
Receipt of application will be acknowledged by email.
We will only contact you again if you are shortlisted for interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be sent a Disclosure of Convictions Form to complete which must be returned completed at least one day before the interview.
We reserve the right to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence obligations on shortlisted candidates and candidates will be provided the opportunity to address any issues of concerns that may come up during the search at interview.

ART & TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

30 HOURS A WEEK : TERM TIME ONLY
£16,048-£16,589pa (FTE £23114 TO £23893)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Art & Technology Technician to join us in September 2024.

The successful candidate will be practical and resourceful and provide helpful support to the Art Department and students working in these areas. Previous experience in a Technician role is not a requirement, however the successful applicant must be interested in working in a creative environment and welcome becoming part of an experienced team dedicated to the creative education of young people. A background in art would be desirable, but a willingness to learn art skills is more important.

The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team and in a school community and should be capable of working with the minimum of supervision.

Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community. We can offer you:

Friendly, welcoming and supportive colleagues.
A student body that is motivated and engaged.
Training and development.
Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
Free onsite parking.
Access to our swimming pool and other fitness/wellbeing initiatives
Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

The recent Ofsted report, November 2022 stated: “The Kendrick Pledge emphasises friendship, kindness, respect, equality, tolerance and justice, and these values underpin all that the school achieves. Pupils flourish in this exceptionally caring and inclusive learning environment. Secure, trusting relationships between staff and pupils ensure pupils feel very well supported and safe here. In turn, pupils’ excellent behaviour and impeccable manners make Kendrick a very special place to be”.

An application form and a job description can be downloaded below or obtained by contacting Mrs Amanda Emberson-Powney at the school. Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Amanda Emberson-Powney (aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk) to arrange.

Application Pack - Art & Technology Technician

Application Form

CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application.

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 4^th June 2024
Interviews: week of 10^th June 2024

(we reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate becomes available)

SCHOOL CARETAKER

37 hours a week – 10am to 6pm
£23,114pa to £25,545pa depending on experience
52 weeks a year with 5 weeks holiday

Kendrick School is a successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in the centre of Reading. Graded ‘Outstanding’ in its recent OFSTED inspection, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement. These high standards are extended to our school site, and we are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic School Caretaker/Site Assistant to work as part of the Premises Team to ensure these standards are maintained.

Joining us in August 2024, the successful candidate’s role would involve general caretaking duties, working as part of a team to ensure the security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of the school site. The ability to work flexible hours to cover sickness and holiday is desirable.

We are looking for someone who has good practical skills and/or maintenance experience and who takes pride in their work. You must be reliable, flexible in your approach and enjoy working as part of a team, but also be able to work on your own initiative. Previous school caretaking experience is desirable but not essential, and full training would be given.

This role would also work as a temporary position for an individual who is planning a gap year before university or employment.

Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community. We can offer you:

Friendly, welcoming and supportive colleagues.
Training and development.
Generous annual leave entitlement, 25 days plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service.
Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
Free onsite parking.
A subsidised canteen.
Access to our swimming pool and fitness and wellbeing initiatives.
Access to a free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

An application form and a job description can be downloaded below or obtained by contacting Mrs Amanda Emberson-Powney at the school. Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Amanda Emberson-Powney (aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk) to arrange.

Application Pack - Caretaker

Application Form

CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application.

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 4^th June 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 10^th June 2024

(we reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate is appointed)

Kendrick School - Support Staff Application Form (2021)