A Teacher of English - Kendrick School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51,048 Per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
Full time (0.8FTE would be considered)
September 2026.
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 Teacher of English at this successful 11-18 girls’ grammarschool in Reading. The successful applicant needs to be able to teach English to A Level.English is a popular and highly valued subject at Kendrick School. A significant number of students take English Literature A Level, and some continue to study the subject at prestigious universities. The English extra-curricular opportunities, including a range of clubs and events, 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 a successful candidate would be joining a supportive and experienced department.
The English department is friendly and collegiate. 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 or obtained by emailing
What the school offers its staff
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the school websitehttps://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=46aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk. Visits to the school are welcome. Please emailaemberson@kendrick.reading.schto arrange.
CVS cannot be accepted as a method of application.
Closing date for applications: 27th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in the role, 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.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1045 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School website
- Email address
- joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk
Arranging a visit to Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk.
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