Classroom Teacher of Science at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

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)

Full-Time Equivalent: 1

FTE, MPS 1-6

Positions Available: 1

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 23rd Feb 2026

Start Date:

September 2026

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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 on our website.

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.

• Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
• One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event (ME Day)
• Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles (Hybrid Working)
• Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points via Perkbox
• Free flu vaccinations…