Maths Teacher at Maiden Erlegh School

Maiden Erlegh Trust; Reading; Sur place; GBP 33 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

Maiden Erlegh School invites applications for a Classroom Teacher of Maths. Join a high-performing, supportive team at Maiden Erlegh Trust near Reading, delivering engaging Maths lessons that challenge and support every student to progress.

You will plan, resource and assess learning, contribute to curriculum development and promote a safe, inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will hold a QTS with a PGCE or equivalent, be confident using ICT to enhance teaching, and

Qualifications

• Hold a good quality degree, a PGCE or equivalent qualification in secondary education, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Qualified teachers with ability to deliver engaging maths lessons and adapt to pupil needs.
• Demonstrates commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsabilités

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality Maths lessons that engage, challenge and inspire students.
• Create a purposeful and inclusive classroom environment where all students progress and achieve high standards.
• Assess knowledge and progress to inform future teaching and support improvement.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement.

Connaissances

Classroom teaching

ICT in teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Formation

Degree in education

PGCE or equivalent

QTS

Outils

Interactive Whiteboards

MS Office

Description du poste

Location: Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

MPR/UPR based on experience

Closing Date: Midnight, Fri 16th Oct, 2026

Start Date: January 2027

Positions Available: 1

About This Role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Classroom Teacher of Maths to join our team at Maiden Erlegh School. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled classroom practitioner who is passionate about Mathematics and committed to helping every student achieve their potential. You will plan, resource and deliver highly effective lessons, contribute to curriculum development and create a safe, purposeful and ambitious learning environment in which students can make strong progress and achieve high academic standards. You will use a range of effective teaching approaches to engage students, promote enjoyment of Mathematics and overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will establish positive professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents and carers and will contribute positively to the wider life of the school and Trust.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing [e-mail] or calling 0118 929 6020.

Key Responsibilities

As a Classroom Teacher of Maths, you will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality Maths lessons that engage, challenge and inspire students.
• Create a purposeful and inclusive classroom environment where all students are supported to make strong progress and achieve high academic standards.
• Use a range of effective teaching strategies to meet differing needs and overcome barriers to learning.
• Assess students’ knowledge, understanding and progress, using this information to inform future teaching and support improvement.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement, creating a safe and positive environment for learning.
• Contribute to the development and effective delivery of the Maths curriculum.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Direct and work effectively with support staff assigned to lessons to help students access learning successfully.
• Contribute to tutor provision and support students’ wider personal development and wellbeing.
• Take an active role in the wider life of the school, including enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the sharing of effective practice within the school and across the wider Trust.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people, following all relevant school and Trust policies and procedures. The ideal candidate
• You will be an enthusiastic and reflective teacher who is passionate about Mathematics and committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

You Will

• Hold a good quality degree, a PGCE or equivalent qualification in secondary education, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Be a skilled classroom practitioner with the ability to deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Have high expectations of students and a strong commitment to securing excellent progress and achievement.
• Be able to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs and support students in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Communicate clearly and effectively and build positive professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents and carers.
• Be organised, reliable and able to manage workload and competing priorities effectively.
• Be confident using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
• Be collaborative, approachable and willing to work positively with colleagues and support staff.
• Be committed to ongoing professional learning and developing your own practice.
• Be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider and extra-curricular life of the school.
• Share the values and high expectations of Maiden Erlegh Trust, with a clear commitment to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people

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. 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.

Benefits Of Working With Maiden Erlegh Trust

• 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

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.

Safeguarding Statement

Maiden Erlegh Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.