Teacher of Religion and Philosophy
Maiden Erlegh School
Wokingham
- New
- Salary:
- MPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 19 December 2024
Job overview
Maternity cover • Hours: 1.0 FTE
Maiden Erlegh School is looking for a committed and enthusiastic RE and Philosophy teacher to cover a period of maternity leave.
The successful applicant will enjoy working with 11-18-year-olds. You must be adaptable and willing to be involved in all aspects of school life, have a calm manner and be able to work as part of team. You will share our inclusive values which are to Aim high – Be inclusive – Work together; and you will have a willingness to develop your own practice in line with our ethos of continuous improvement.
Maiden Erlegh School is a highly successful comprehensive school for students from 11-18 years old, situated in Earley, near Reading. Our students are a delight to work with and relationships between students and staff are extremely positive and constructive. Students are keen to learn, curious, respectful, polite and fun. They rise to challenges positively and enthusiastically and have high expectations of themselves. This is why they achieve such impressive academic and personal successes, and our results continue to improve year on year - this year placing us in the top 50 schools nationally for Progress 8. We also have a thriving 6th form and many of our students stay on to study here.
Our staff are dedicated, talented professionals who go the extra mile for the students because they are committed to helping them realise their dreams, achieve the greatest possible success, overcome any personal challenges. Teachers are passionate about their subjects and focused on delivering varied and stimulating lessons. Support staff work tirelessly to ensure the school can provide the best education possible. We have an excellent professional development offering for all of our staff which helps ensure they are satisfied in their work. We seek to develop and motivate our colleagues at every opportunity, and we offer a very warm welcome to all our new team members when they join us.
To learn more about our school, please visit our website www.maidenerleghschool.co.uk.
Closing date: Midnight 19 December 2024
Interviews: Date to be confirmed
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as the Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
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 satisfactory references.
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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