Graded 'Outstanding' in all OFSTED inspections, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement.
Due to the retirement of our current School Business Manager at the end of the autumn term, we are seeking to appoint their replacement from 5th January 2026 or earlier. As the school's leading support staff professional, you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team reporting directly to the Headteacher. You will be responsible for the financial strategy and business management of the school including the premises. As part of the role, you are the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary to the Trustee Board.
The successful applicant will:Leadership Scale 9-14: 63,070 - 71,330pa
Be educated to degree level and have a recognised CCAB Accountancy Qualification and/or a qualification in School Financial and Operational Leadership.
Lead on all financial and business matters within the school, ensuring that financial decisions are clearly linked to the school's strategic aims and development plan.
Have sound business knowledge, including premises and capital management, ideally in a school setting but not essential.
Have excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise.
Remain calm under pressure, with an ability to provide solutions and adapt to changing priorities.
Have good communication and written skills.
Be able to motivate and lead a team.
Attend meetings related to the requirements of the role of SBM after school, in person and remotely.
Have an understanding and commitment to safeguarding, health and safety and promoting the welfare and educational outcomes of children.
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 on the school site.
The Ofsted report in 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".
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the school website or obtained by emailing aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk.
CVs cannot be accepted as a method of application.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Amanda Emberson-Powney (aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk) to arrange a visit.
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Thursday 2 October 2025.
Interview: Friday 10 October 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, 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.Recruiter contact:
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Kendrick School
London Road, Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5BN
United Kingdom
+44 118 901 5859
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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