This role offers the opportunity to plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire students and enable them to make exceptional progress. The successful candidate will contribute to a strong and collaborative teaching community, supporting high standards of learning, behaviour and achievement across the school.

As a classroom teacher, you will design effective learning experiences, uphold consistent routines and contribute to the wider life of the school and Trust. You will support students in setting aspirational goals, monitor progress carefully, and create an environment where every learner can thrive academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver well-planned, challenging and inspiring lessons that align with Trust and school curriculum expectations.

• Support students to manage their own learning effectively and achieve ambitious outcomes.

• Maintain high standards of classroom practice, including assessment, feedback and behaviour management.

Assessment and Progress

• Use formative and summative assessment to track progress, inform planning and identify appropriate interventions.

• Provide constructive feedback that enables students to improve and reach their potential.

• Communicate regularly with parents and carers about student progress, targets and next steps.

Behaviour and Wellbeing

• Uphold and model the Trust’s Behaviour, Safeguarding and Inclusion policies to ensure the wellbeing of all students.

• Create a positive, safe and engaging learning environment.

• Promote good attendance, positive relationships and high standards of conduct across the school.

Collaboration and Professionalism

• Work collaboratively within departmental and tutor teams to share practice and support consistency.

• Contribute to extra-curricular activities and wider school events.

• Engage in professional development and appraisal to maintain high standards of practice.

The Ideal Candidate

Professional Expertise

• Qualified Teacher Status and a strong subject knowledge.

• Proven ability to plan and deliver effective lessons that secure student progress.

• Understanding of assessment, curriculum design and differentiation.

• Awareness of current educational developments and Ofsted expectations.

Approach and Mindset

• High expectations for all learners, with a commitment to inclusion and equity.

• Reflective, adaptable and open to continuous improvement.

• Professional integrity, enthusiasm and a collaborative attitude.

• Resilient, organised and able to contribute positively to a fast-paced school environment.

  
  

Maiden Erlegh School 

Maiden Erlegh School is a highly successful comprehensive school for students from 11-18 years old, situated in Lower Earley, near Reading. Our students are a delight to work with and relationships between students and staff are extremely positive and constructive.  Students are keen to learn, curious, respectful, polite and fun. They rise to challenges positively and enthusiastically and have high expectations of themselves. This is why they achieve such impressive academic and personal successes, and our results continue to improve year on year - this year placing us in the top 50 schools nationally for Progress 8. We also have a thriving 6^th form and many of our students stay on to study here.

Our staff are dedicated, talented professionals who go the extra mile for the students because they are committed to helping them realise their dreams, achieve the greatest possible success, overcome any personal challenges. Teachers are passionate about their subjects and focused on delivering varied and stimulating lessons. Support staff work tirelessly to ensure the school can provide the best education possible. We have an excellent professional development offering for all of our staff which helps ensure they are satisfied in their work. We seek to develop and motivate our colleagues at every opportunity, and we offer a very warm welcome to all our new team members when they join us.

 About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 750 staff and 4,500 students across nine with around 750 staff and 4,500 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.

 Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise - it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

 You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust here on our website.

 Benefits

Further information about working at Maiden Erlegh Trust can be found on our website here. Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work, and colleagues across our Trust benefit from a range of opportunities and schemes designed to recognise their contribution and support their growth.

·  • Pension Scheme

Generous employer contributions with auto-enrolment into either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, both Career Average Revalued Earnings schemes.

• Annual Leave
A generous holiday entitlement that increases with length of service.

• ME Day
One day of additional leave each year to attend a significant personal event (e.g. child’s sports day, graduation, family celebration).

• Professional Development
A comprehensive programme of professional learning through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, including opportunities to attend and deliver CPD.
Annual all-staff Conference featuring workshops, networking and learning.
Access to development opportunities via the Apprenticeship Levy and participation in professional networks.

• Hybrid Working
For eligible roles, a balanced blend of remote and on-site working arrangements.

• Perkbox
Access to a wide range of discounts and wellbeing resources, plus 25 Perk Points each month to exchange for goods and services.

• Wellbeing and Health
Free flu vaccinations for all staff and free eye tests for eligible colleagues.

• Employee Assistance Programme
Access to 24/7 support, discount vouchers and additional wellbeing services.

• Mental Health First Aid Support
Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders across the Trust.

• Recognition and Community
Regular celebration of achievements, milestones and contributions across our schools, reinforcing a strong sense of belonging within the #TeamMET community.

• Employee Referral Scheme
Financial incentives for referring successful candidates to the Trust.

 Additional Information

 If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution to the future of our Trust and its schools, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.

 Applicants are encouraged to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

 Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.