Art and Technology Technician - Kendrick School
Kendrick School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £18,063 Per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
30 Hours per week – Term time only
Kendrick School is a successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in the centre of Reading. Graded ‘Outstanding’ in all its OFSTED inspections, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Art & Technology Technician to join us in October 2026.
The successful candidate will be practical and resourceful and provide helpful support to the Art and Technology departments and students working in these areas.
Previous experience in a technician role is not essential, however the successful applicant must be interested in working in a creative environment and welcome becoming part of an experienced team dedicated to the creative education of young people.
A background in art and/or technology would be desirable, but a willingness to learn creative skills is more important.
The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team and in a school community but should also be capable of working with minimum supervision.
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.
What the school offers its staff
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 from the school website -https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.
CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application. Please send completed application forms to recruitment@kendrick.reading.sch.uk
Closing date: 5pm Monday 28th September 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 7th October 2026
We encourage interested candidates to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.
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)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kendrick School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 939 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Kendrick School website
- Email address
- jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
Kendrick School is an 11-18 selective girls’ school with academy status situated in the centre of Reading. Kendrick has an impressive record of the highest academic standards and achievements and is acknowledged as being one of the very best state schools in the country; it is a centre of excellence for girls’ education and an outstanding school. Year on year Kendrick has been acknowledged for being in the top 5% of schools in the country in terms of progress of students between KS2 and KS4, using the Progress 8 measure.
Arranging a visit to Kendrick School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.
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