Indigo Teacher

Classroom Teacher - INDIGO is accountable for planning, resourcing and delivering highly effective lessons across an allocated timetable, leading effective tutor provision and contributing to curriculum development so that students make strong progress and achieve high academic standards.

The role combines responsibility for effective teaching and assessment with maintaining high standards of behaviour, safeguarding and curriculum implementation. You will also support students with SEND or additional learning needs through agreed strategies and interventions and work collaboratively with colleagues, students, parents, carers and external partners.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing [email removed] or calling [phone removed].

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Secure strong progress and attainment for students through effective teaching, curriculum delivery and high expectations for learning.
• Support students to access learning, develop understanding, participate confidently and become increasingly independent.
• Maintain a safe and purposeful learning environment by promoting high standards of behaviour and supporting agreed classroom routines and behaviour strategies.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and comply with Trust safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and related procedures.
• Monitor student engagement, understanding and progress, provide constructive feedback and contribute to accurate assessment and evidence of learning.
• Support students with SEND or additional learning needs through agreed strategies, interventions and appropriate examination or assessment support.
• Build positive professional relationships and work collaboratively with teachers, support colleagues, parents, carers and external partners to support students effectively.
• Direct and supervise support staff assigned to lessons and contribute positively to collaborative professional practice.
• Prepare and organise appropriate learning resources and contribute to intervention groups, homework clubs, subject support, extra-curricular activities and the wider life of the school where required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You will hold a good quality degree, a PGCE or equivalent qualification in secondary education and Qualified Teacher Status.

You will be a skilled classroom practitioner able to use a range of teaching approaches to promote learning, engagement and progress, with a commitment to overcoming barriers to learning and helping students achieve their potential.

You will communicate clearly and appropriately, establish positive professional relationships with students, colleagues and parents, and manage your workload effectively while meeting competing priorities.

You will be a positive role model who can inspire confidence and work collaboratively with support staff and colleagues. Good IT skills, confidentiality, flexibility, effective listening skills and a commitment to professional development are also required.

You must be committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people, understand the importance of local safeguarding procedures and be suitable to work with children.

Maiden Erlegh School (MES)

Maiden Erlegh School is a highly successful comprehensive school for students aged 11-18, located in Lower Earley, near Reading. Relationships between students and staff are extremely positive, and students are keen, curious, respectful and ambitious.

Academic outcomes continue to improve year on year, with the school placing in the top 50 schools nationally for Progress 8, alongside a thriving sixth form.

Staff are dedicated professionals who go the extra mile to support students to achieve their best. The school offers strong professional development opportunities and a warm, supportive welcome to new colleagues.

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 5000 students across nine 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 unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise; it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust by clicking here to visit our website.

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 young people every day.

Additional Information

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact [email removed] for an informal discussion.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.