A selective Girls' School in the heart of Reading
NOR: 935 (including 294 in the Sixth Form)

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.

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 or obtained by contacting recruitment@kendrick.reading.sch.uk. Visits to the school are welcome.

CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application. Please send completed application forms to recruitment@kendrick.reading.sch.uk

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 28 September 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 7 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 and Barring Service. Kendrick School is an Equal Opportunity employer.