Maiden Erlegh Trust
Teacher of Science at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
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Job Reference # EDV/2026/MECE/42803
Location Reades Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9LN
Contract Type Permanent
Contract Term Part-Time
Salary £19,749.00 - £27,211.20 Annually (Actual) MPR/UPR based on experience, plus a TLR 2a allowance for the Role of Second in Faculty is available to the right candidate. FTE £32,916 - £45,352
Hours Per Week 19.5
Closing Date Midnight, Fri 16th Oct, 2026
Start Date January 2026
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s) week commencing 19th October
About This Role
Teacher of Science – Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
We are seeking a Teacher of Science to join Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge. This role is central to securing strong progress and attainment for all students through consistently effective teaching and curriculum delivery. You will plan and deliver highly effective lessons, contribute to curriculum development, and support a safe, purposeful and ambitious learning environment where all students can succeed. TLR for the Role of Second in Faculty is available to the right candidate
You will teach across the allocated timetable and lead a tutor group, ensuring students are supported both academically and pastorally. The role requires a strong commitment to inclusive practice, high expectations, and the consistent application of Trust policies to ensure equitable outcomes for all learners.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, resource and deliver highly effective Science lessons in line with the Trust’s Learning and Teaching Framework
- Secure strong progress and attainment for all students, including disadvantaged students, those with SEND and the most able
- Use assessment effectively to inform planning, provide feedback and close gaps in performance
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and create a safe, purposeful learning environment
- Act as a form tutor, supporting students’ personal development, attendance and wellbeing
- Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment, including trips and wider learning opportunities
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support consistency, strong outcomes and a positive school culture
- Uphold all safeguarding, behaviour and statutory policies to maintain a strong safeguarding culture
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
- Is a skilled classroom practitioner with the ability to deliver engaging and effective lessons
- Has high expectations of all students and a commitment to overcoming barriers to learning
- Demonstrates strong behaviour management and the ability to motivate and inspire learners
- Communicates effectively with students, colleagues and parents
- Is well organised and able to manage workload effectively
- Shows commitment to pastoral care and supporting all students to achieve their potential
- Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment and extra-curricular activities
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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.
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (MEC)
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is committed to ensuring students achieve their full potential and flourish in a school where expectations of both staff and students are high. We offer a rich and varied curriculum alongside an extensive range of extra-curricular activities.
The school benefits from a smaller community feel, a semi-rural location in Sonning Common and strong professional development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is prioritised, supported by an active Wellbeing Group dedicated to supporting colleagues.
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.
If you are organised, compassionate and committed to improving outcomes for young people through strong attendance practice, we welcome your application.
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.
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.
Related Documents
- MEC JD Teacher Of Science.pdf
- MEC PS Teacher Of Science.pdf
- MET- Recruitment And Selection...pdf
Contact Details
Owen Root
O.Root@maidenerleghtrust.org
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