Kennet School
West Berkshire, United Kingdom
About Kennet School
Welcome to Kennet School’s Career Site
Excellence Through Endeavour - Build your Career with Us
Discover what makes Kennet School a unique and rewarding place to build your career. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about our vision, culture, and current vacancies.
Our Vision & Beliefs
At Kennet School, learning is at the heart of everything we do. While many schools make this claim, for us it is a defining principle that shapes our daily practice.
Kennet is a vibrant, purposeful, and supportive place to work, offering diverse opportunities across a wide range of roles. Our staff are forward-thinking, creative and passionate about their subjects.
Our motto "Excellence through Endeavour" guides not only our pupils but also our entire community.
We foster a welcoming and rewarding environment, reflected in the number of colleagues who progress into leadership roles or return to Kennet after gaining experience elsewhere. Staff at Kennet embrace Dylan Wiliam’s mantra:
“If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they aren’t good enough but because they could be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve.”Our Story
Founded in 1957, Kennet School has grown into a thriving 11–18 comprehensive with over 1,800 pupils and a successful Sixth Form of around 350 pupils.
We are proud of our commitment to excellence, recognised through multiple awards and accreditations, including:
- Artsmark
- Secondary Geography Quality Mark
- Eco School
- Exceptional Schools Award
- Music Mark School
- Quality in Careers Standard
- Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark (recognising our focus on mental health and well-being)
- Shakespeare Gold School.
Professional Growth at Kennet
At Kennet, we invest heavily in staff development, well above the national average. Whether through NPQs, Leadership Apprenticeships or MA programmes, we are committed to helping every colleague reach their potential.
For new staff and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), we provide tailored programmes that include:
- Dedicated mentorship and shadowing opportunities
- Weekly mentor meetings
- At least three professional development sessions per half term
- Extensive support through our role as local cluster lead for ECT training with UCL.
Staff Benefits
- High-quality professional growth programmes and clear progression pathways
- Supportive culture with lesson observation and coaching
- Tailored career support at all levels
- State-of-the-art facilities and resources
- Staff discount at our on-site Leisure Centre
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free access to Office 365 & Adobe Creative Cloud
- Free IT training courses
- Discounted vehicle breakdown cover
- Childcare support.
But don't just take our word for it... hear from our staff in the quotes below and watch Kennet School's video.
Recruitment Process
- We usually interview within one week of the closing date
- Shortlisted candidates will receive full details in advance
- All interviews include a tour of the tour and the chance to meet key staff.
Considering Kennet?
We'd love to meet you! Even if you don't see a suitable vacancy, we welcome conversations with teachers about career opportunities.
Email: office@kennetschool.co.uk to book a visit and experience Kennet in Action.
Further Information
For current vacancies and more about Kennet School, please visit our website.
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Working at Kennet School means being part of a team that truly cares. From the supportive staff to the motivated pupils, each day here is both rewarding and full of purpose.
- English Teacher (2024)Kennet has a fantastic sense of community. As a non-teaching staff member, I feel fully supported and appreciated, and it’s rewarding to see the positive impact we all make on pupils’ experiences.
- School Administrator (2024)I love the opportunities that Kennet has to offer our pupils and how engaged they are in these. The joy of all the performances we put on in the school is a pleasure to witness. The staff at Kennet are enthusiastic and always willing to develop their own practices. The teams of staff that I directly work with are fantastic and make the job so much easier and I always leave work feeling supported.
- Head of House (2024)Kennet is a happy and vibrant place to work. A great group of pupils and staff, excellent facilities and the opportunity to get involved.
- Science Teacher at Kennet (2021)What I love about working at Kennet is the culture of collaborative working. This has allowed me to develop both as a teacher but also as a person.
- Head of Business & Economics at Kennet (2021)I love the sense of community at Kennet. The joyful devotion of the staff is matched by the infectious zest of the pupils.
- Newly Qualified English Teacher (2021)The pupils and parents have a real passion and enthusiasm for learning, enabling a positive environment!
- Assistant Headteacher at Kennet (2021)
