Head of Chemistry

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 Subject Leader of Chemistry at this successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading. Applicants need to be able to teach Chemistry throughout the school including A Level, and Science at KS3. Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement. There are large numbers of students who study Chemistry at A Level with many students going on to study Chemistry related subjects at university. 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. This position would suit a teacher who is already a Head of Department or an experienced teacher ready to take on a key departmental leadership position. We are looking for someone who is inspirational, creative and forward thinking to create a vision for Science and Chemistry both within and beyond the classroom. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with energy and vision to join the school. The Ofsted report in November 2022 states: “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”. Further deta