Kendrick School
England
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
13 October 2025
Job overview
Full time (a minimum of 0.8FTE would be considered)
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 January 2026, a well-qualified and enthusiastic Subject Leader of French at this successful 11-18 girls' grammar school in Reading.
All students study French or German in Year 7 and study both subjects in Years 8 and 9. All students must choose a French or German as a GCSE option and a significant number of students continue to take the subject at A Level. Several students continue to study the subject at prestigious universities.
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.
This position would suit a teacher who is already a Head of Department or an experienced teacher ready to take on a key departmental leadership position. We are looking for someone who is inspirational, creative and forward thinking to create a vision for French, both within and beyond the classroom. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with energy and vision to join the school. The ability to teach lower school Latin would be an advantage but not essential.
The Ofsted report in November 2022 states:
"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
CVS cannot be accepted as a method of application.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 13 October 2025
Interviews: Friday 17 October 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.
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About Kendrick School
Kendrick School
London Road, Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5BN
United Kingdom
Judged as 'Outstanding' in a November 2022 inspection, Kendrick School is an 11-18 selective girls' school with academy status and has an impressive record of achievement as a centre of excellence for girls' education.
There are 904 students on roll, including 294 in the Sixth Form.
OFSTED November 2022: "Pupils and sixth formers are justly proud of their school community. They delight in their learning and truly excel here. One parent spoke for many when reflecting, 'The school does a great job of creating well-rounded, kind, human beings who will hopefully go on to make the world a better place. The academic results are important of course, but far from the only focus.' Inspectors totally agree".
Kendrick is a forward-looking school and grasps the opportunities that present themselves. A love of learning is at the heart of Kendrick with a strong emphasis on high quality teaching. The curriculum is organised to meet the needs of all students and is reviewed regularly. All staff are hardworking and dedicated; students are bright, enthusiastic and curious.
As well as a broad and balanced curriculum at all key stages, students at Kendrick enjoy a rich and varied extracurricular education. The House System provides opportunities for healthy competition with numerous annual house events, which are key activities in the school year. Kendrick Student Leaders work energetically and collaboratively with staff to support this vital community element of the school. In addition, we have a School Council, which discusses and drives change for students.
As part of Kendrick's Widening Horizons strategic initiative, we actively pursue partnerships with schools and businesses in our local area and beyond. These associations benefit the students of Kendrick, as well as, students in neighbouring schools. We share our good practice and offer opportunities to work with primary and secondary schools in the Reading area. Currently, Kendrick is a hub school in the Science Leadership Partnership and provides support and expertise to other schools in the teaching of science.
Kendrick is going through an expansion process, which started in September 2020 when an additional 32 students joined in Year 7. This will continue for the next two years until September 2024 when the school will have four forms of 32 students in Years 7-11.
The Kendrick pledge is "We, the students, staff and friends of Kendrick School, pledge to uphold the values of friendship, kindness and respect. We promise to stand against prejudice, ignorance and injustice in all its forms, promoting the values of equality, tolerance and justice for all". As stated in our OFSTED inspection report, 'these values underpin all that the school achieves'.
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