Business and Economics Teacher - Kendrick School
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 225161a5-b79f-45f9-829d-fd7cbaf80af3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experienced and Newly Qualified Teachers welcome to apply. This is a full time position but we are willing to consider part time, but no less than 0.8FTE for a suitable candidate.
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 2026, a well-qualified and enthusiastic Business and Economics Teacher at this successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading. Applicants need to be able to teach Business at GCSE and have the ability, or willingness to learn, to teach Economics to A Level.
The position would suit either an experienced practitioner or an early careers teacher, and somebody who is excited to develop and grow within an established and successful department. The department has an array of existing lesson resources, including videos, articles and activities, for the successful candidate to use and develop as part of their teaching.
The successful candidate needs to demonstrate passion for their subject, an awareness for the dynamic nature of Business and Economics, enthusiasm and a commitment to the values of Kendrick School with empathy and understanding of students’ learning needs.
Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community, with students who are engaging, cooperative and eager to learn. Benefits include free car parking, a contributory pension scheme, training and development and use of the swimming pool and sporting facilities.
What the school offers its staff
The recent Ofsted report, 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 from our website or obtained by emailingrecruitment@kendrick.reading.sch.uk.Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026Interviews: Week of 20th April 2026Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Recruitment at recruitment@kendrick.reading.sch.uk to arrange.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are encouraged.
Kendrick School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online searches, identity and qualification verification, and satisfactory references.
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.
Experienced and Newly Qualified Teachers welcome to apply. This is a full time position but we are willing to consider part time, but no less than 0.8FTE for a suitable candidate.
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 2026, a well-qualified and enthusiastic Business and Economics Teacher at this successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading. Applicants need to be able to teach Business at GCSE and have the ability, or willingness to learn, to teach Economics to A Level.
The position would suit either an experienced practitioner or an early careers teacher, and somebody who is excited to develop and grow within an established and successful department. The department has an array of existing lesson resources, including videos, articles and activities, for the successful candidate to use and develop as part of their teaching.
The successful candidate needs to demonstrate passion for their subject, an awareness for the dynamic nature of Business and Economics, enthusiasm and a commitment to the values of Kendrick School with empathy and understanding of students’ learning needs.
Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community, with students who are engaging, cooperative and eager to learn. Benefits include free car parking, a contributory pension scheme, training and development and use of the swimming pool and sporting facilities.
What the school offers its staff
The recent Ofsted report, 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 from our website or obtained by emailingrecruitment@kendrick.reading.sch.uk.Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026Interviews: Week of 20th April 2026Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Recruitment at recruitment@kendrick.reading.sch.uk to arrange.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are encouraged.
Kendrick School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online searches, identity and qualification verification, and satisfactory references.
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.