Maiden Erlegh Trust
Geography Teacher at Maiden Erlegh School In Reading
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Job Reference #
EDV/2026/MESR/10394
Location
81 Crescent Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SL
Contract Type
Maternity Cover
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPR/UPR based on experience. 1 Year Fixed Term
Closing Date
Midnight, Tue 1st Sep, 2026
Start Date
January 2027
Positions Available
1
Interview Date(s)
To be confirmed
About This Role
We are seeking to appoint a Geography Teacher to join Maiden Erlegh School of Reading on a fixed term maternity cover basis. This is an opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic teacher to plan, resource and deliver highly effective Geography lessons, support strong student progress and contribute to a safe, purposeful and ambitious learning environment.
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 hr@maidenerleghtrust.org or calling 0118 929 6020
The successful candidate will teach across the allocated timetable, contribute to curriculum delivery and development, and support students to achieve strong academic outcomes. They will also act as a form tutor, contribute to pastoral provision and support wider school life in line with Maiden Erlegh Trust expectations.
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will:
- Plan and deliver highly effective lessons in line with Trust and school schemes of work.
- Motivate and inspire students to engage positively in their learning and aim high in their academic achievement.
- Use assessment information to monitor progress, close gaps and support informed intervention.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour for learning and student conduct.
- Create a positive, nurturing and safe classroom environment where students feel supported and challenged.
- Provide clear feedback, reports and references relating to individuals and groups of students.
- Communicate productively with students and parents regarding progress and strategies for improvement.
- Act as a form tutor and contribute to effective tutor provision and pastoral support.
- Support extra-curricular and whole-school events where required.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school and Maiden Erlegh Trust.
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- A good quality degree.
- PGCE, or equivalent, in secondary education.
- Qualified Teacher Status.
- Genuine enthusiasm for Geography and a desire to communicate this to students.
- The ability to devise and implement effective teaching strategies.
- Strong classroom practice and effective behaviour management.
- A commitment to overcoming barriers to learning and supporting all students to achieve their potential.
- The ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues.
- Good organisation, planning and administrative skills.
- A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school and share the values of Maiden Erlegh 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
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
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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
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