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.

School Administration and Student Welfare Assistant

28 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 3.30pm
TERM TIME ONLY
Actual Salary £14,978pa (full time equivalent £23,114pa) pay award pending

Kendrick School is a successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in the centre of Reading. Graded ‘Outstanding’ in its last OFSTED inspection (November 2022), Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement.

Required for September/October 2024, an experienced and professional Administrator who has excellent verbal, written and IT skills. Applicants must have a desire to see every child reach their highest possible outcome and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children. This is a busy role, and the successful candidate must be able to work calmly under pressure, have a flexible approach, use their own initiative and work well as part of a team. Being versatile, proactive and well organised are key skills required for this role. The successful candidate must be willing to deal with student first aid and become a trained first aider.

Your role would involve:

Being a member of the General Office Team ensuring the smooth and effective running of the school office and student reception including the provision of first aid and maintaining student medical and first aid supplies.
Providing efficient and accurate administrative support across the whole school, including communicating with parents/carers, administrative support for educational visits, setting up and managing remote parent evenings, support for school events and managing the main school email account.
Being part of the Student Welfare Team, who provide support to students across all year groups with issues such as social, emotional, behaviour and attendance.
Covering main Reception as required.

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.
Term time only contract.

The latest 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 in September are welcome. Please contact Amanda Emberson-Powney (aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk) to arrange.

Application Form

Application Pack

Closing date: 9am Monday 23^rd September 2024

Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed

Library Resource Coordinator

Part-Time Role to support an existing job share arrangement (alternate weeks - 8am to 12.30pm; 12.30pm to 5pm)

22½ hours per week term time plus 1 week during the summer holidays and INSET days as and when required

Actual: £12,441pa (£23,893-£25,979pa FTE)

Required for September/October 2024, an enthusiastic and well-organised Library Resource Coordinator. Experience is not essential however, you must be motivated, creative, and passionate about students’ learning, books and reading. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, but also part of a team, and be proactive and resourceful.

The role involves working with the current postholder to manage, develop and promote the Library, ensuring that all students and staff have access to a wide range of reading matter, reference materials, research tools and information services. You would be responsible for supervising students and supporting them with their independent learning as well as organising and maintaining the school archives for school events and the Alumnae and creating and refreshing display boards in the Library and around the school.

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.
Term time only contract.

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”.

Application Form

Application Pack

CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application.

Closing date: 9am Monday 23^rd September 2024

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

Biology and Chemistry Technician

22½ hours a week
Term time only plus 22½ hours work in the holidays and INSET days as required
Point Range 4

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Biology and Chemistry Technician to join us in September 2024. Hours and days 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.

Application Form

Application Pack

CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application.

Closing date: 9am Monday 16^th September 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 j2024, 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.

School Caretaker Application Pack

Application Form

CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application.

Closing date: 9am Monday 1^st July 2024

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

Kendrick School - Support Staff Application Form (2021)