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.

BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY TECHNICIAN

22½ hours a week (days and hours to be discussed at interview)
Term time only plus 22 ½ hours work in the holidays and INSET days as required
Point Range 4-6
£11,033-£11,439pa (FTE - £21,189-£21,968pa). Pay award pending.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Biology and Chemistry Technician to join us in Term 3 (January 2024) or sooner if the applicant is available to start work at an earlier date. Days and hours to be discussed at interview.

We are looking for someone who has a good understanding and interest in Science, particularly Biology and Chemistry. You must have good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills and need to well organised in your work. You will need to be flexible in your approach and enjoy working as part of a team.

As a valued member of staff you would be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the Biology and Chemistry departments and supporting Science and partnership outreach work. Biology and Chemistry are both extremely popular and many students take each subject at A Level. You would be joining a very experienced and enthusiastic Science department and students are highly motivated, creative and engaged.

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

Friendly, welcoming and supportive colleagues.
Training and development.
Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
Free onsite parking.
Access to our swimming pool.
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.

CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application.

APPLICATION PACK

APPLICATION FORM

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 15^th November 2023
Interviews: week commencing 20^th November 2023

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

SCHOOL CARETAKER

37 hours a week
Hourly rate: £10.98 to £11.39 - pay award pending
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 November 2023, 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. You must be able to work an 8-hour shift between 6.30am and 9.30pm Monday to Friday and be flexible in order to cover sickness and holidays.

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.

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.
Access to our swimming pool.
Access to a 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

APPLICATION FORM

CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 18^th October 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 30^th October 2023

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