What skills and experience we're looking for
A Teacher of English on a temporary contract for Terms 5 and 6 – minimum of 0.6FTE to full time
Graded ‘Outstanding’ in its all its OFSTED inspections, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement.
Required for April 2025, a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of English on a temporary contract for Terms 5 and 6 at this successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading. English is taught throughout the school to students who are highly motivated, creative, and engaged. There is a possibility of some further teaching in September 2025.
English is a popular and highly valued subject at Kendrick School. A significant number of students take English Literature A Level, and some continue to study the subject at prestigious universities. The department’s extra-curricular opportunities, including a range of clubs and events, are extremely popular, and successful in their outcomes. The English department is friendly and collegiate.
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”.
What the school offers its staff
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the school website - or obtained by emailing aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk.
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).
Closing date for applications: 9.00am Friday 7th March 2025
Kendrick School reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.