The postholder will work with the Director for Secondary and the School Improvement Director: Quality of Education to support the implementation of an ambitious, compliant and aligned curriculum across Maiden Erlegh Trust.
The successful candidates will coordinate the development and delivery of curriculum plans and resources in their subject area, working with identified subject representatives from each mainstream secondary school. They will support curriculum alignment across Maiden Erlegh Trust, act as the subject representative for their own school, and contribute to the quality assurance of curriculum implementation through agreed plans and resources. The role will also involve supporting colleagues to maintain high standards in curriculum planning and ensuring work is delivered in agreed formats and within agreed timescales., Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.
We are looking for qualified teachers with a strong understanding of curriculum design and an interest in curriculum development across the secondary hub. Candidates should be able to apply high standards and expectations to curriculum planning, communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of people, and work in an organised and methodical way. They should also be confident using IT systems, able to work flexibly as part of a team, and demonstrate initiative.
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.
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
