Mathematics Teacher at River Academy in Reading

Location: 7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) • 1.0FTE MPR/UPS

Closing Date: 9:00am, 23rd Feb 2026

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Positions Available: 1

About This Role

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics to join River Academy. The successful candidate will plan and deliver highly effective and inspiring lessons, ensuring that students make exceptional progress and achieve excellent academic outcomes. The role includes teaching Mathematics across the age and ability range, contributing to curriculum development, acting as a form tutor, and playing a full part in the wider life of the school and Trust.

River Academy opened in September 2024 with 180 students and seven students in its resource base. From September 2026, student numbers will increase again as the school welcomes its next cohort of Year 7 students. The school is currently oversubscribed, with waiting lists in all year groups, and expects continued high demand for September 2026.

You will join a strong and committed school team, contributing to the delivery of clear routines and the setting of expectations in line with the River Way. River Academy has a strong focus on calm, purposeful learning environments. Classrooms are quiet, corridors are calm, and systems are designed to reduce workload so teachers can focus on their teaching craft. Tutor time is carefully structured and includes reading, assemblies and settling activities to support learning throughout the day. Students are expected to demonstrate good manners, strong oracy skills, and high standards of personal and academic presentation. Reflecting this focus on consistency and high expectations, River Academy is ranked in the highest decile across all DfE attendance measures, and Sparx homework completion rates consistently exceed 98%.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, resource and deliver high-quality Mathematics lessons in line with Trust and school schemes of work.
• Ensure consistently high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and feedback.
• Secure strong progress and attainment for all students, including disadvantaged learners, those with SEND and the more able.
• Use formative and summative assessment effectively to inform teaching and intervention.
• Establish and maintain high standards of behaviour for learning in line with Trust policy.
• Act as a form tutor, delivering high-quality tutor sessions and supporting students’ pastoral development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop engaging curriculum materials and share best practice.
• Contribute to enrichment activities, extra-curricular opportunities and whole-school events.
• Uphold Trust policies and procedures, including safeguarding, behaviour, assessment and health and safety.
• Prepare students effectively for internal and external assessments and examinations.

What We Are Looking For

You will be a highly motivated classroom practitioner with a passion for Mathematics and a commitment to delivering excellence for all students.

You Will Have

• A good honours degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach Mathematics effectively across the ability range.
• Excellent classroom practice, with effective behaviour management skills.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and engage students.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• A commitment to inclusion, equality and overcoming barriers to learning.
• A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school and Trust.

Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

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 750 staff and 4,500 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.

About The School

River Academy is a purpose-built secondary school serving the growing need for school places in the Reading area, with specialist teaching facilities across the curriculum. The site includes a hall, activity studio, learning resource centre, drama studio and sports studio. Classrooms are fully equipped with interactive screens and visualisers. The school has high expectations for all students, with a clear focus on academic excellence and participation. When fully open, River Academy will serve students of all abilities and backgrounds, alongside an additional resource base for students with moderate learning difficulties. The school also offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities through its after-school Electives programme, available to all students.

Benefits

Further information about working at Maiden Erlegh Trust can be found on our website. 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.
• 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.

Contact Details: Andy Hartley, hartley@maidenerleghtrust.org