Head of Year – Maternity Cover at Maiden Erlegh School In Reading Full Time NEW

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/MESR/60935

Location

81 Crescent Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SL

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 – £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

MPR /UPR depending on experience . Plus TLR 1 a . Maternity Fixed Term cover

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 4th May, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

1

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

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About This Role

Head of Year (Maternity Cover) at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading. This is a key pastoral leadership role within the school. The postholder will lead an allocated year group, ensuring high standards of behaviour, attendance, personal development and student wellbeing, alongside their teaching responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pastoral/tutor team, ensuring consistency and high standards across the year group
• Deliver and quality assure the Personal Development curriculum, including tutor time and assemblies
• Monitor student progress, behaviour and attendance, using data to identify trends and implement interventions
• Support all students, including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, to make strong progress
• Maintain effective communication with parents, carers and external agencies
• Promote high expectations, inclusion and a positive school culture
• Contribute to wider teaching and learning priorities as a classroom teacher
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed rigorously

The ideal candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Strong teaching practice with the ability to secure high standards of student progress
• Experience of pastoral leadership or a clear readiness to step into a leadership role
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• Ability to analyse data and implement effective interventions
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and improving life chances for all students
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external partners

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (MER)

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11–16 secondary school in an urban context. The school is as committed to staff and student wellbeing as it is to delivering high-quality education.

Staff voice is central to shaping change and wellbeing priorities. The school benefits from excellent modern facilities and is proud of its vibrant, diverse student body who work hard and have high aspirations. Click here to visit the school website

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 5,000 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

Further information about working at Maiden Erlegh Trust can be found on our website here. Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work, and colleagues across our Trust benefit from a range of opportunities and schemes designed to recognise their contribution and support their growth.

Pension Scheme: Generous employer contributions, with auto-enrolment into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, both Career Average Earning Schemes.

Annual Leave: We offer a generous holiday entitlement, which increases with length of service.

ME Day: Colleagues may request one additional day’s leave each year to attend a special personal event, such as a child’s sports day or graduation, or a family celebration.

Professional Development: We offer a comprehensive programme of professional learning through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, including opportunities to both attend and deliver CPD. Colleagues also take part in our annual Conference, a full day of workshops, networking and learning for all staff.

Colleagues can also access a range of professional development opportunities using Apprenticeship Levy funding, and benefit from professional development networks.

Hybrid Working: For eligible roles, we support a flexible approach to working arrangements, balancing remote and office-based work where appropriate.

Perkbox: Colleagues have access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of discounts and wellness resources and receive 25 Perk points each month which can be exchanged for goods and services.

Wellbeing and Health: Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff, and free eye tests are provided to those who are eligible.

Employee Assistance Programme: Incorporating discount vouchers, access to 24/7 support and more.

Mental Health First Aid support.

Recognition and Community: We regularly celebrate staff achievements, milestones and contributions across our schools, reinforcing a strong sense of belonging within the #TeamMET community.

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 to the future of our Trust and its schools, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org 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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Related Documents

• JD – Head Of Year – Maternity ..docx
• Recruitment And Selection Poli…pdf

Contact Details

S Gibbs

s.gibbs@maidenerleghtrust.org

Maiden Erlegh School In Reading Would Like All Candidates To Answer Specific Questions For The Personal Statement Section. For Reference, Here Is a Preview Of The Questions/headings

• I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, the personal email I have provided on this document can be uploaded to Every to process my onboarding paperwork
• I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, the personal email I have provided on this document can be uploaded to National College to receive my induction training
• I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, that I consent to processing my DBS check using the personal details provided.
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