Teacher of Mathematics - Kendrick School
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,916 to £51,048 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SCH3304 |
Summary
Full time to cover a maternity leave
September 2026
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 2026, a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics to cover a maternity leave at this successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading. Mathematics is taught throughout the school with a significant number of students choosing to study Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A Level and beyond. The extra-curricular opportunities, including a range of clubs, events and competitions, are extremely popular, and successful in their outcomes.
This position would suit either a recently qualified teacher or an experienced teacher. Kendrick School has a very good track record of developing ECTs and the successful candidate would be joining a supportive and experienced department.
Mathematics has a high profile within the school and achieves considerable success. It is a large department with experienced staff, where the students show a high degree of commitment to, and enthusiasm for their studies.
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 latest Ofsted report 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 from the school website https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=46 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) to arrange.
Closing date: 9am Thursday 29th January 2026 (early application is advisable as we reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate becomes available).
Interviews will take place during week commencing 2nd February 2026
As this is a maternity cover, unfortunately we cannot consider applicants who require sponsorship.
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
September 2026
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 2026, a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics to cover a maternity leave at this successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading. Mathematics is taught throughout the school with a significant number of students choosing to study Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A Level and beyond. The extra-curricular opportunities, including a range of clubs, events and competitions, are extremely popular, and successful in their outcomes.
This position would suit either a recently qualified teacher or an experienced teacher. Kendrick School has a very good track record of developing ECTs and the successful candidate would be joining a supportive and experienced department.
Mathematics has a high profile within the school and achieves considerable success. It is a large department with experienced staff, where the students show a high degree of commitment to, and enthusiasm for their studies.
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 latest Ofsted report 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 from the school website https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=46 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) to arrange.
Closing date: 9am Thursday 29th January 2026 (early application is advisable as we reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate becomes available).
Interviews will take place during week commencing 2nd February 2026
As this is a maternity cover, unfortunately we cannot consider applicants who require sponsorship.
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
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