Science Technician
Kendrick School
Reading
- New
- Salary:
- Point Range 4 - FTE Equivalent Salary - £25,185pa-£25,989pa
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Term 6 or at the beginning of September 2026
- Apply by:
- 1 June 2026
Job overview
Part time and full time hours considered - 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 two Science Technicians to join us in Term 6 or at the beginning of September 2026. We need both full and part-time hours which can be discussed at interview. Please indicate whether you are looking for full or part-time hours in your application.
We are looking for individuals who have a good understanding and interest in science, with specialist knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics being an advantage. You must have good numeracy, literacy and IT skills and need to be well organised in your work. You will need to be flexible in your approach and enjoy working as part of a team.
The successful candidates would be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics departments and supporting Science and partnership outreach work. All three sciences are extremely popular, and many students take the subjects at A Level. You would be joining a very experienced and enthusiastic Science Department of dedicated staff and students that are highly motivated, creative and engaged.
Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community.
We can offer you:
Friendly, welcoming and supportive colleagues.
Training and development.
Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
Free onsite parking.
Access to our swimming pool.
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. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please email aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk to arrange.
CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application.
Closing date: Monday 1 June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in the role, 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
About Kendrick School
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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