Teaching 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 using the guidance notes in the application pack. 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.
- Please read our Safer Recruitment policy here.
Mathematics Teacher (0.3 FTE) - temporary position
Graded ‘Outstanding’ in its recent OFSTED inspection, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement.
Required for September 2024, well-qualified and enthusiastic Mathematics Teacher at this successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading.
The majority of our students study Mathematics at A Level with many of them going on to study Mathematics and Mathematics related subjects at university. Applicants need to be able to teach Mathematics at KS3 and GCSE. The successful applicant would be joining a supportive and very experienced department
Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community, with students who are engaging, cooperative and eager to learn. Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme, free car parking, a contributory pension scheme, training and development and use of the swimming pool and sporting facilities.
The Ofsted report in November 2022 stated:
“Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary both in lessons and around the school. They respect and exemplify the values within the school pledge. Pupils love being here. Attendance is high, pupils are punctual, and lessons are free from any low-level disruption”.
“Pupils respond to teachers’ very high expectations. They enthusiastically engage in debate and discussion and immerse themselves in all that the curriculum offers. They become confident independent learners, achieve exceptionally well and are very well prepared to become exemplary citizens”.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded below or obtained by emailing aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk.
Application Pack - Mathematics Teacher
CVS cannot be accepted as a method of application.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Amanda Emberson-Powney (aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk) to arrange.
Closing date: 9am Friday 21st June 2024 (early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate is identified).
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
Latin Teacher (0.2 FTE)
Graded ‘Outstanding’ in its recent OFSTED inspection, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement.
Required for September 2024, well-qualified and enthusiastic Latin Teacher at this successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading.
Students at Kendrick are given the unique and invaluable opportunity to study Latin alongside other Modern Foreign Languages. Latin is taught at all Key Stages. It is compulsory in Years 8 and 9, after which it is an option at Key Stages 4 and 5. In addition to Latin, Classical Civilisation is studied at A Level.
The successful applicant must be able to teach Latin at KS3. The ability to teach Latin at GCSE and Classical Civilisation at A Level would be advantageous but not essential.
Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community, with students who are engaging, cooperative and eager to learn. Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme, free car parking, a contributory pension scheme, training and development and use of the swimming pool and sporting facilities.
The Ofsted report in November 2022 stated:
“Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary both in lessons and around the school. They respect and exemplify the values within the school pledge. Pupils love being here. Attendance is high, pupils are punctual, and lessons are free from any low-level disruption”.
“Pupils respond to teachers’ very high expectations. They enthusiastically engage in debate and discussion and immerse themselves in all that the curriculum offers. They become confident independent learners, achieve exceptionally well and are very well prepared to become exemplary citizens”.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded below or obtained by emailing aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk.
Application Pack - Latin Teacher
CVS cannot be accepted as a method of application.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Amanda Emberson-Powney (aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk) to arrange.
Closing date: 9am Friday 21st June 2024 (early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate becomes available).
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
French and German Teacher(s) - 0.5FTE
One or two roles available – a French and German Teacher(0.5FTE), or a French Teacher (0.3FTE) and a German Teacher (0.2FTE)
Graded ‘Outstanding’ in its recent OFSTED inspection, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement.
Required for September 2024, well-qualified and enthusiastic French and/or German Teacher(s) at this successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading.
French and German are valued subjects at Kendrick School. All students study both French and German in Years 7-9 and must study one language at GCSE. A number of students study French and German at A-Level and some go on to study a modern language at university. All our staff are subject specialists with a wealth of teaching experience.
The successful applicant(s) must be able to teach French and/or German at KS3. The ability to teach at GCSE and A Level in either language is an advantage but not essential.
Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community, with students who are engaging, cooperative and eager to learn. Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme, free car parking, a contributory pension scheme, training and development and use of the swimming pool and sporting facilities.
The Ofsted report in November 2022 stated:
“Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary both in lessons and around the school. They respect and exemplify the values within the school pledge. Pupils love being here. Attendance is high, pupils are punctual, and lessons are free from any low-level disruption”.
“Pupils respond to teachers’ very high expectations. They enthusiastically engage in debate and discussion and immerse themselves in all that the curriculum offers. They become confident independent learners, achieve exceptionally well and are very well prepared to become exemplary citizens”.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded below or obtained by emailing aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk.
Application Pack - French and German Teacher
CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Amanda Emberson-Powney (aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk) to arrange.
Closing date: 9am Friday 21st June 2024 (early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate is identified).
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