Art and Technology Technician - Kendrick School


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Reading, RG1 5BN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

30 Hours per week – 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 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.

What the school offers its staff

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 -https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.

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

Closing date: 5pm Monday 28th September 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 7th 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 & Barring Service. Kendrick School is an Equal Opportunity employer

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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