This role involves planning, resourcing and delivering highly effective Science and Maths lessons that enable students to make strong progress and achieve excellent outcomes. The postholder will contribute to a positive, aspirational learning culture by delivering engaging lessons, maintaining high expectations and supporting wider school and Trust priorities.

The successful candidate will participate fully in tutor responsibilities, uphold consistent routines, collaborate with colleagues to strengthen curriculum delivery, and maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and safeguarding at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning
• Plan, prepare and deliver effective Science and Maths lessons that align with Trust and school schemes of work.
• Motivate and inspire students so they enjoy learning, develop independence and aspire to achieve their best.
• Uphold all classroom, assessment and feedback routines in every lesson.
• Direct and supervise support staff assigned to lessons to support effective resource use.
• Prepare students for internal and external assessments and examinations.
• Enrich the curriculum through trips, visits and wider learning experiences where appropriate.

Assessment
• Use detailed understanding of students’ starting points, barriers to learning and individual needs to support and challenge effectively.
• Support students to set and use realistically aspirational targets throughout the course.
• Use regular formative assessment to monitor progress and implement interventions where required.
• Implement Trust frameworks for learning, teaching, homework, assessment and reporting.
• Provide verbal and written feedback, reports and references as required.
• Maintain productive communication with students and parents about progress, next steps, sanctions and rewards.

Behaviour Management and Student Wellbeing
• Implement Trust and school policies including Behaviour, Safeguarding, GDPR, Anti-Bullying, Health & Safety and Acceptable Use.
• Create a positive, nurturing learning environment where students feel safe, show curiosity and are enthusiastic about learning.
• Take responsibility for behaviour and attendance within lessons, applying sanctions and rewards and recording them as required.
• Undertake allocated duties to promote the safety and wellbeing of students and colleagues.
• Report and record all safeguarding and health and safety concerns promptly in line with policy.

Pastoral and Inclusion
• Act as a form tutor and plan and deliver highly effective tutor and personal development sessions.
• Take responsibility for behaviour and attendance within the tutor group, applying sanctions and rewards and recording them as required.
• Review tutee reports or Individual Learning Plans at least half-termly and record outcomes and agreed actions.
• Provide information and reports to support SEND discussions, external agency involvement and alternative provision decisions.

Trust Culture
• Support Maiden Erlegh Trust values by implementing policies, practices and procedures consistently.
• Maintain the highest expectations of all students within a “no excuses” culture.
• Help build a collaborative, consistent school community characterised by respectful relationships.
• Support extra-curricular and whole-school events as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in and beyond the school, including covering lessons when required in line with policy.

The Ideal Candidate

Professional Expertise
• A good first degree in a relevant discipline.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and suitable teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching Science and Maths at appropriate levels.
• Ability to devise and implement a range of teaching strategies to promote learning and enjoyment of the subjects.
• Highly skilled classroom practitioner able to deliver a variety of teaching approaches.
• Strong understanding of the relevant curriculum, specifications and assessment requirements.

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to carry out administrative tasks accurately and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Effective behaviour management skills and the ability to motivate students.
• Ability to establish productive working relationships with students and colleagues and promote a positive classroom environment.
• Good IT skills and ability to use ICT effectively in the classroom.

Approach and Mindset
• Commitment to overcoming barriers to learning and maintaining inclusive practice.
• Understanding of equal opportunities and how this can be reflected in teaching, learning and SEND provision.
• Genuine enthusiasm for Science and Maths and the ability to communicate this to students.
• Collaborative, reflective and committed to continuous professional development.
• Readiness to contribute to extra-curricular and wider school activities.

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 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 by clicking here to visit our website.

About Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is committed to ensuring that students achieve their full potential and flourish in a school where expectations of ourselves and our students are high. We provide a rich and varied curriculum, as well as an extensive range of extra-curricular activities. Staff and students alike can benefit from the smaller community school feel which makes Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge so special. The semi-rural location in Sonning Common lends itself to beautiful views, as well as being close to Henley and Reading. Staff have the chance to take part in lots of different opportunities within the school, and we are committed to continued professional development. Staff wellbeing is prioritised and our Wellbeing Group continues to work hard to support our staff body.

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 Earning Schemes.

· Annual Leave: We offer a generous holiday entitlement, which increases with length of service.

· ME Day: Colleagues may request one additional day’s leave each year to attend a special personal event, such as a child’s sports day or graduation, or a family celebration.

· Professional Development: We offer a comprehensive programme of professional learning through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, including opportunities to both attend and deliver CPD. Colleagues also take part in our annual Conference, a full day of

workshops, networking and learning for all staff. Colleagues can also access a range of professional development opportunities using Apprenticeship Levy funding, and benefit from professional development networks.

· Hybrid Working: For eligible roles, we support a flexible approach to working arrangements, balancing remote and office-based work where appropriate.

· Perkbox: Colleagues have access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of discounts and wellness resources and receive 25 Perk points each month which can be exchanged for goods and services.

· Wellbeing and Health: Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff, and free eye tests are provided to those who are eligible.

· Employee Assistance Programme: Incorporating discount vouchers, access to 24/7 support and more.

· Mental Health First Aid support.

· Recognition and Community: We regularly celebrate staff achievements, milestones and contributions across our schools, reinforcing a strong sense of belonging within the #TeamMET community.

· 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 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.