Teacher of Geography (May be required to teach another Humanities subject, with other subjects desirable)
Maiden Erlegh School
Wokingham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 2 May 2017
Job overview
As part of our Trust expansion we require a Teacher of Geography.
Maternity cover (with the possibility of permanent for a suitable candidate)
Maiden Erlegh Trust is an exciting place to work where we focus on high quality teaching and learning, ensuring all students receive a high quality education. You would be joining a dynamic team of exceptional and very supportive Geographers who are part of an innovative team of Humanities specialists. You may be required to teach at Maiden Erlegh School and Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (1.5 miles apart).
Our results are consistently well above national and students from different backgrounds and of different abilities thrive. In 2016, the school Progress 8 score was +0.41 and Geography results from this year for GCSE were 83% A*-C, with 35% achieving an A* or A. At A Level, 89% achieved an A*-C. Maiden Erlegh School in Reading opened to Year 7 students in 2015 and therefore has no official results.
Professional development is a strength and we offer a flexible CPD programme which staff can tailor to their own needs. We welcome applications from new and experienced middle leaders and we have a proven track record of supporting ambitious staff to senior leadership posts and Specialist Leader of Education roles through our Teaching School and Trust.
Staff wellbeing is a priority and a key factor in school improvement decisions. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements including part-time working and job-sharing.
Visits to one or both of the Trust schools are warmly welcomed so that you can meet us and see our facilities and how we work.
For further details please see the school website www.maidenerleghschool.co.uk
Completed applications can be emailed to recruitment@maidenerleghschool.co.uk
Closing date: 3 May 2017
Interviews: w/c 8 May 2017
The Trust is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Maiden Erlegh School
Silverdale Road, Earley,
Reading,
Berkshire RG6 7HS
Tel: 0118 926 2467
www.maidenerleghschool.co.uk
NOR – 1775 (Post 16 – 390 students)
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
81 Crescent Road,
Reading, Berkshire
RG1 5SL
Tel: 0118 966 8065
www.maidenerleghschoolreading.co.uk
NOR – 360 students (900 by 2019)
About Maiden Erlegh School
Maiden Erlegh School, an Ofsted awarded 'Outstanding' school in all inspection categories, is a highly successful comprehensive school providing education and enrichment for over 1,800 students aged 11-18.
We have been serving our local community for more than 50 years and were one of the first schools nationally to convert to an academy 2011.
We are proud to be a part of Maiden Erlegh Trust a community of comprehensive schools in Berkshire and Oxfordshire that provides "opportunity, diversity and success for all".
Values and vision
Maiden Erlegh School prides itself on being a safe, calm and respectful learning environment that is stimulating and challenging, inspiring and encouraging. Its diverse yet relevant curriculum is complemented by extra-curricular activities to enable each student to develop their own strengths and interests.
The school sets high standards for behavior and academic work. It thrives as a result of being a place of opportunity, diversity and success. Teachers work hard to help students progress socially and personally, focusing on the education and well-being of each individual child. At this important stage in students' lives, Maiden Erlegh prepares them for further education and the wider world.
Ofsted Report
The school was inspected in February 2020.
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