Indigo Teacher at Maiden Erlegh School

Maiden Erlegh School; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

ME Day

Professional Development

Hybrid Working

Perkbox

Wellbeing and Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aid Support

Recognition and Community

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh School in Berkshire seeks a dedicated ClassroomTeacher to deliver highly effective lessons across an allocated timetable. You will lead tutor provision, contribute to curriculum development and support students with SEND, maintaining high standards of behaviour and safeguarding.

Collaboration with staff, parents and partners is essential. You will hold a good degree, a PGCE or equivalent and QTS, and you will be a positive role model with strong IT skills and a commitment to

Qualifications

• You will hold a good quality degree, a PGCE or equivalent qualification in secondary education and Qualified Teacher Status.
• You will be a skilled classroom practitioner able to use a range of teaching approaches to promote learning, engagement and progress.
• You will communicate clearly, establish positive relationships and manage workload effectively while meeting priorities.
• You must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Secure strong progress and attainment for students through effective teaching and curriculum delivery.
• Support students to access learning, participate confidently and become increasingly independent.
• Maintain a safe learning environment and uphold high standards of behaviour.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children and young people and comply with safeguarding procedures.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback and contribute to assessments.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, carers and external partners to support students.
• Direct and supervise support staff in lessons and contribute to professional practice.
• Prepare learning resources and contribute to intervention groups and extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

IT skills

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Education

Degree with PGCE or equivalent

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About this Role

ClassroomTeacher - INDIGO is accountable for planning, resourcing and delivering highlyeffective lessons across an allocated timetable, leading effective tutorprovision and contributing to curriculum development so that students makestrong progress and achieve high academic standards.

The rolecombines responsibility for effective teaching and assessment with maintaininghigh standards of behaviour, safeguarding and curriculum implementation. Youwill also support students with SEND or additional learning needs throughagreed strategies and interventions and work collaboratively with colleagues,students, parents, carers and external partners.

As aDisability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at theirbest when applying to work with us. If you need any support with yourapplication or adjustments during the selection process, please contact ourPeople Team by emailing [email protected]or calling 0118 929 6020.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

• Secure strong progress and attainment for students through effective teaching, curriculum delivery and high expectations for learning.
• Support students to access learning, develop understanding, participate confidently and become increasingly independent.
• Maintain a safe and purposeful learning environment by promoting high standards of behaviour and supporting agreed classroom routines and behaviour strategies.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and comply with Trust safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and related procedures.
• Monitor student engagement, understanding and progress, provide constructive feedback and contribute to accurate assessment and evidence of learning.
• Support students with SEND or additional learning needs through agreed strategies, interventions and appropriate examination or assessment support.
• Build positive professional relationships and work collaboratively with teachers, support colleagues, parents, carers and external partners to support students effectively.
• Direct and supervise support staff assigned to lessons and contribute positively to collaborative professional practice.
• Prepare and organise appropriate learning resources and contribute to intervention groups, homework clubs, subject support, extra-curricular activities and the wider life of the school where required.

THEIDEAL CANDIDATE

You willhold a good quality degree, a PGCE or equivalent qualification in secondaryeducation and Qualified Teacher Status.

You willbe a skilled classroom practitioner able to use a range of teaching approachesto promote learning, engagement and progress, with a commitment to overcomingbarriers to learning and helping students achieve their potential.

You willcommunicate clearly and appropriately, establish positive professionalrelationships with students, colleagues and parents, and manage your workloadeffectively while meeting competing priorities.

You willbe a positive role model who can inspire confidence and work collaborativelywith support staff and colleagues. Good IT skills, confidentiality,flexibility, effective listening skills and a commitment to professionaldevelopment are also required.

You mustbe committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people, understand the importance of local safeguarding proceduresand be suitable to work with children.

Maiden Erlegh School (MES)

Maiden Erlegh School is a highly successful comprehensive school for students aged 11-18, located in Lower Earley, near Reading. Relationships between students and staff are extremely positive, and students are keen, curious, respectful and ambitious.

Academic outcomes continue to improve year on year, with the school placing in the top 50 schools nationally for Progress 8, alongside a thriving sixth form.

Staff are dedicated professionals who go the extra mile to support students to achieve their best. The school offers strong professional development opportunities and a warm, supportive welcome to new colleagues.

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 5000 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.

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 every day.

You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust by clicking here to visit 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.

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.