English Teacher

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’ grammar school 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”.

CVS cannot be accepted as a method of application.

Closing date for applications: 8am Wednesday 25 th February 2026

Interviews: during week of 2 nd March 2026

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.