Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Spanish Teacher to join our school community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled classroom practitioner who can plan, resource and deliver highly effective and inspiring Spanish lessons across the allocated timetable. The successful candidate will contribute to engaging and challenging curriculum planning, support strong standards of behaviour and professionalism, and help create a safe, purposeful and ambitious learning environment in which students make strong progress and achieve high academic standards.

The postholder will be responsible for teaching allocated classes, supporting effective tutor provision, directing and supervising support colleagues assigned to lessons, and contributing to the wider work of the department, school and Maiden Erlegh Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare highly effective Spanish lessons in line with Trust and school schemes of work and assessment.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to promote learning, engagement and enjoyment of the subject.
• Motivate and inspire students so that they enjoy their learning, manage their own learning effectively and aim high in their academic achievement.
• Use assessment information, student starting points and regular feedback to monitor progress, close gaps and support appropriate intervention.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, attendance, conduct, safety and wellbeing in lessons and wider school settings.
• Act as a form tutor and contribute to effective tutor and personal development provision.
• Support all students, including disadvantaged students, those with SEND and the most able, to access learning and achieve strong outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum enrichment, extra-curricular activities, whole-school events, professional development and the wider life of the school.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• A good quality degree.
• PGCE, or equivalent, in secondary education.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Genuine enthusiasm for Spanish and the ability to communicate this to students.
• The ability to use a range of teaching strategies that promote learning, engagement and enjoyment of the subject.
• Strong classroom practice and the ability to deliver a variety of teaching approaches.
• A commitment to overcoming barriers to learning so that students are supported to achieve their potential.
• The ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with students, colleagues and parents.
• The ability to manage behaviour effectively and create a purposeful learning environment.
• Good IT skills and the ability to use ICT effectively to support learning.
• A willingness to become fully involved in the life of the school and share the values of the school and the wider Trust.

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (MER)

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11–16 secondary school in an urban context. The school is as committed to staff and student wellbeing as it is to delivering high-quality education.

Staff voice is central to shaping change and wellbeing priorities. The school benefits from excellent modern facilities and is proud of its vibrant, diverse student body who work hard and have high aspirations. A link to the school can be found here

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 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven 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 brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

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

Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.

Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including :

Pension Scheme – Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual Leave – Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service

ME Day – One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event

Professional Development – Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities

Hybrid Working – Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles

Perkbox – Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points

Wellbeing and Health – Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support and discount schemes

Mental Health First Aid Support

Recognition and Community – Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET

Employee Referral Scheme

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Additional Information

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, 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 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references