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Welcome to Kennet School’s Career Site

Excellence Through Endeavour - Build your Career with Us

Discover what makes Kennet School a unique and rewarding place to build your career. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about our vision, culture, and current vacancies.

Our Vision & Beliefs

At Kennet School, learning is at the heart of everything we do. While many schools make this claim, for us it is a defining principle that shapes our daily practice.

Kennet is a vibrant, purposeful, and supportive place to work, offering diverse opportunities across a wide range of roles. Our staff are forward-thinking, creative and passionate about their subjects.

Our motto "Excellence through Endeavour" guides not only our pupils but also our entire community.

We foster a welcoming and rewarding environment, reflected in the number of colleagues who progress into leadership roles or return to Kennet after gaining experience elsewhere. Staff at Kennet embrace Dylan Wiliam’s mantra:

“If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they aren’t good enough but because they could be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve.”

Our Story

Founded in 1957, Kennet School has grown into a thriving 11–18 comprehensive with over 1,800 pupils and a successful Sixth Form of around 350 pupils.

We are proud of our commitment to excellence, recognised through multiple awards and accreditations, including:

• Artsmark 
• Secondary Geography Quality Mark
• Eco School 
• Exceptional Schools Award
• Music Mark School
• Quality in Careers Standard
• Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark (recognising our focus on mental health and well-being)
• Shakespeare Gold School.

Professional Growth at Kennet

At Kennet, we invest heavily in staff development, well above the national average. Whether through NPQs, Leadership Apprenticeships or MA programmes, we are committed to helping every colleague reach their potential.

For new staff and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), we provide tailored programmes that include:

• Dedicated mentorship and shadowing opportunities
• Weekly mentor meetings
• At least three professional development sessions per half term
• Extensive support through our role as local cluster lead for ECT training with UCL.

Staff Benefits

• High-quality professional growth programmes and clear progression pathways
• Supportive culture with lesson observation and coaching
• Tailored career support at all levels
• State-of-the-art facilities and resources
• Staff discount at our on-site Leisure Centre
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free access to Office 365 & Adobe Creative Cloud
• Free IT training courses
• Discounted vehicle breakdown cover
• Childcare support.

But don't just take our word for it... hear from our staff in the quotes below and watch Kennet School's video.

Recruitment Process

• We usually interview within one week of the closing date
• Shortlisted candidates will receive full details in advance
• All interviews include a tour of the tour and the chance to meet key staff.

Considering Kennet?

We'd love to meet you! Even if you don't see a suitable vacancy, we welcome conversations with teachers about career opportunities.

Email: office@kennetschool.co.uk to book a visit and experience Kennet in Action. 

Further Information

For current vacancies and more about Kennet School, please visit our website.