Teacher of Geography

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9LN

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  27 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (FTE) Part time or full time available. Open to Main Pay Scale only.

Teacher of Geography job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed educator to join our vibrant secondary school community—with the opportunity to step into the role of Head of Humanities Faculty and lead a dedicated team.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced teacher or aspiring leader to combine high-quality classroom teaching with strategic oversight of our humanities provision. You will play a central role in shaping curriculum, driving standards, and fostering a culture of excellence across geography, history, and related subjects.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record in geography education.

• Demonstrate the leadership qualities necessary to inspire and guide a team of teachers.

• Bring a clear vision for raising attainment and enriching the humanities curriculum.

• Have experience of/ show strong potential in areas such as curriculum design, staff development, and departmental leadership.

• Be committed to inclusive, student-centred education and the wider life of the school.

In return, we offer:

• A leadership position with real impact and room for innovation.

• A supportive, forward-thinking senior leadership team.

• Extensive CPD opportunities and mentoring tailored to middle and senior leadership development.

• A welcoming school culture where collaboration and ambition are highly valued.

Whether you're currently in a leadership role or ready to take the next step, this is an excellent opportunity to help shape the future of humanities education at our school.

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.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 456 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maiden-erlegh-chiltern-edge

11-16 secondary school in Sonning Common, part of Maiden Erlegh Trust

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