About the Role

• Teach Drama across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging, inclusive, and ambitious lessons.

• Contribute to Music teaching within KS3 (and potentially KS4 depending on experience).

• Lead and support extracurricular activities such as school productions, concerts, clubs, and performance events.

• Work collaboratively within a supportive department committed to high standards and creative learning.

• Play an active role in developing our performing arts provision and enriching the wider school community.

  What We’re Looking For

  • A qualified teacher (ECTs welcome) with a passion for Drama and an interest in Music.

  • Someone who brings energy, imagination, and high expectations to the classroom.

  • A teacher who values creativity, student voice, and inclusive practice.

  • Strong organisational skills and a willingness to contribute to whole‑school events and productions.

  • A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

    About the school:

    Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondary school in an urban context which is as committed to the welfare of students and staff as it is to our high-quality education. Staff wellbeing is a key focus of the school.  Staff voice is very important to us in determining both our change management plans and our ongoing wellbeing objectives.  Our school benefits from excellent, modern facilities and teaching spaces and we are very proud of our vibrant, diverse and engaging students who work hard and have high aspirations.   To learn more about our school, visit our website www.maidenerleghschoolreading.co.uk

    About the Trust:

    Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve.  Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world.  The Trust currently comprises 9 schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and a PRU.  As a Trust, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas.  We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations.  Click Work @ Maiden Erlegh Trust to find out more information about why you should work for Maiden Erlegh Trust and to read testimonials from existing staff.