House Champion

About the Role

Our House Champions play a vital part in promoting a positive school culture by helping to motivate, inspire and engage students in a wide range of House activities, competitions and events. This voluntary position is ideal for staff who enjoy working with young people, value community, and want to contribute to the wider life of the school. 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 people@maidenerleghtrust.org or calling 0118 929 6020.

Key Responsibilities

To help embed the identity of their assigned House across all year groups Promote their House values and motto Encourage student participation in House events Create a House sense of pride within the school wide community Develop healthy competition between the ambassadors House and the other two Houses Build a sense of unity between different year groups through the House identity To plan and deliver assemblies to promote the House identity Liaising with the House System Lead, SSLG and School Council (including relevant overseeing staff) to co-ordinate and deliver House events Advertise and promote House events to ensure students are aware of them Responsibility of tracking and reporting student participation in house events Updating the House Google classrooms page to keep students updated Promoting their House identity across the school in innovative ways Engaging with student voice to support the process of the House identity Any other activities defined by the Headteacher What We're Looking For A positive, approachable, and enthusiastic member of staff Someone committed to supporting students’ personal development and wellbeing A team player who is willing to contribute creative ideas and lead by example Strong communication and relationship‑building skills A genuine interest in helping our House system thrive. Further details of responsibilities and requirements can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

About the School

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondary school in an urban context which is as committed to the welfare of students and staff as it is to our high-quality education. Staff wellbeing is a key focus of the school. Staff voice is very important to us in determining both our change management plans and our ongoing wellbeing objectives. Our school benefits from excellent, modern facilities and teaching spaces and we are very proud of our vibrant, diverse and engaging students who work hard and have high aspirations. 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.

Additional Information

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact people@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion. If you are organised, compassionate and committed to improving outcomes for young people through strong attendance practice, we welcome your application. 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.