Classroom Teacher of Science and Maths KS3
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9LN10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
6 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Monthly 1.0FTE. Open to Main Pay Scale only. Fixed contract until 31 August 2026.
Classroom Teacher of Science and Maths KS3 job summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Science with Maths Teacher to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will inspire and engage students, delivering high-quality lessons across the science curriculum.
Are you interested in joining a diverse and multicultural local school which is part of Maiden Erlegh Trust? Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School is currently seeking a classroom teacher of science, with KS3 maths on a fixed term contract until August 2026. The role is term time only plus 5 INSET days.
We are keen to find dynamic, committed and hard-working individuals with:
- Good communication skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with secondary school aged students.
- Self-confidence and a positive attitude.
- Excellent time management and effective organisational skills.
Perhaps you are in a similar role already, or maybe you are thinking about training in the future? Maiden Erlegh Institute can help support and develop you in line with your career aspirations. Our People Development Curriculum provides professional development pathways for every role within the Trust, both teaching and support staff. We are also able to support those looking for a pathway in to teaching. Full training will be provided to carry out the role.
About the school:
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is committed to ensuring that students achieve their full potential and flourish in a school where expectations of ourselves and our students are high. We provide a rich and varied curriculum, as well as an extensive range of extra-curricular activities. Staff and students alike can benefit from the smaller community school feel which makes Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge so special. The semi-rural location in Sonning Common lends itself to beautiful views, as well as being close to Henley and Reading. Staff have the chance to take part in lots of different opportunities within the school, and we are committed to continued professional development. Staff wellbeing is prioritised and our Wellbeing Group continues to work hard to support our staff body. To learn more about our school, visit our website www.maidenerleghchilternedge.co.uk/
About the Trust:
Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve. Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world. The Trust currently comprises 9 schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and a PRU. As a Trust, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas. We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations. Click Work @ Maiden Erlegh Trust to find out more information about why you should work for Maiden Erlegh Trust and to read testimonials from existing staff.
Benefits:
Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE
Staff Wellbeing is very important to us. As a member of Maiden Erlegh Trust staff these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff.
- We operate a system of ‘ME days’ allowing staff to request on additional day off per year to attend special events such as children’s sports days & graduations, family and friends' weddings.
- CPD is available for all staff at all levels.
- Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff.
- Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff.
- Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year.
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for a more detailed discussion, if required.
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references.
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as the Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 421 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge website
11-16 secondary school in Sonning Common, part of Maiden Erlegh Trust
School location
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