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£31,650 - £49,084 Per year.

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A Teacher of History with RS to cover a maternity leave – full time – 1.0 FTE - September 2025
 
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 2025, a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of History in KS3&4 with the ability to teach Religious Studies (RS) at KS3 to cover a maternity leave at this successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading. Both subjects are taught throughout the school to students who are highly motivated, creative, and engaged. 
 
This position would suit a recently qualified teacher or more experienced teacher who is able to impart passion and enthusiasm for the subjects to highly motivated, creative and engaging students. Kendrick School has a very good track record of developing ECTs and the successful candidate would be joining supportive and experienced departments.
 
Both History and RS are popular and highly valued subjects at Kendrick School. Many students take these subjects further at GCSE, A Level and at university.  
 
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 from the school website https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/ 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 a visit. 
 
Closing date for applications: Thursday 15th May 2025.
Interviews: week commencing 19th 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.

Closing date: Thu 15/05/2025 at 01:00
Job reference: SCH3085
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