Head of Chemistry - Kendrick School

M1-UPS3TLR 2B £10,174pa (pay awarding pending in September 2026)

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 successful11-18 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.