Graded ‘Outstanding’ in all its OFSTED inspections, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement.

Required for September 2025, a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of English 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.

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”.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded below or obtained by emailing aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk.

APPLICATION PACK - ENGLISH TEACHER 0.5 FTE

APPLICATION FORM

CVS cannot be accepted as a method of application.

Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 9^th May 2025

Interviews: week commencing 12^th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.