Science Technician - Kendrick School

PART TIME AND FULL TIME HOURS CONSIDERED

Term time only

Point Range 4

FTE Equivalent Salary - £25,185pa-£25,989pa

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

CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application.

Closing date

Monday 1st 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.

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