Job Specifications
New
New
Job Reference #
EDV/2026/MECE/40856
Location
Reades Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9LN
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
1 FTE, MPS 1 - 6
Closing Date
11:59pm, 23rd Feb 2026
Start Date
September 2026
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s)
To be confirmed
Interview Date(s) To be confirmed
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About This Role
About the Role
The successful candidate will plan, resource and deliver high-quality Science lessons across the ability range, ensuring strong progress, high academic standards and positive behaviour for learning. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to develop engaging schemes of work, contribute to curriculum enrichment, and play a full role in the wider life of the school and Trust.
The role includes acting as a form tutor and supporting students’ academic progress, wellbeing and personal development.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver inspiring and effective Science lessons in line with agreed schemes of work
Ensure consistently high standards of teaching, learning and assessment
Use assessment accurately to monitor progress and address gaps in attainment
Maintain high expectations for behaviour, conduct and attendance
Act as a form tutor and contribute to strong pastoral support
Contribute to enrichment activities, practical work, trips and extra-curricular provision
Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and support whole-school improvement
The Ideal Candidate
Holds QTS and a relevant Science degree (or is working towards this)
Is a reflective and enthusiastic classroom practitioner
Has high expectations of all students and a commitment to inclusive practice
Is committed to professional development and continuous improvement
Shares the values and ethos of Maiden Erlegh Trust
What We Offer
A supportive and inclusive school community
A strong culture of collaboration and professional learning
High-quality CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Opportunities for career development across the Trust
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
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
About the Company
Maiden Erlegh Trust is a community of schools committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education. Our shared values — Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together — underpin how we lead, how we support, and how we hold ourselves to account.
We want every young person in our care to leave school with real choices, equipped not just with strong academic outcomes, but also with the confidence, character, and skills to take their next steps. Whether those next steps are in further study, training, or employment, we focus on...
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