Oak Tree School is at the start of an exciting journey, and we would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining our dedicated team of staff on the next phase of this journey.

We recognise the importance of investing in our staff, and you would be supported with development opportunities and a comprehensive CPD offer which is available to all staff.  You will also have the opportunity to work with extremely talented, driven and inspirational colleagues within Maiden Erlegh Trust.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Inclusive and in support of our values 

The programme offers varied and inclusive sporting experiences, giving every student the opportunity to take part, build confidence, develop skills, and feel part of our wider community. Events are designed to strengthen connections across our schools and local communities, and our values — Aim High, Be Inclusive, Work Together — will be embedded into every event. Awards will recognise teamwork, participation, leadership and effort. 

Planned sports 

Planned sports include football, ultimate frisbee, soft archery, lacrosse, rugby, cross country, rowing, duathlon, climbing, orienteering, basketball, badminton, netball, gymnastics, yoga, mindfulness, athletics, rounders, softball and more. 

Varied programme and opportunities for personal development 

The programme offers varied and inclusive sporting experiences, giving every student, whatever their starting point, the chance to take part, build confidence, develop skills, and feel part of our wider community. 

Throughout the year, secondary students will also develop leadership skills by supporting events, refereeing, marshalling, photographing, and assisting at primary school sports days. This creates valuable leadership experiences and further strengthens connections across MET. 

The first two events 

• Fran Kirby Girls Football Tournament — Monday 31 March at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge. Year 7 girls will compete in this 9-a-side tournament supported by MECE alumna Fran Kirby (more below). 

• Badminton Tournament — Tuesday 1 April at River Academy. Students from across MET will compete in singles and doubles matches, showcasing their skills and teamwork. 

The Fran Kirby Girls Football Tournament 

Our launch event — the Fran Kirby Girls Football Tournament — will take place on Monday 31 March at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge. Year 7 girls from across MET will compete in a 9-a-side tournament named in recognition of MECE alumna Fran Kirby, professional footballer and England Lioness. Fran has earned over 70 caps for England and is a UEFA Women’s Champions League winner with Chelsea FC. 

To support this special event, Fran Kirby is sending the Director of FK14 Girls Development Centre — the local football development centre founded in her name — who also represents local Nike-supported football camps. We hope this involvement will provide inspiration for our students. 

Get involved 

We’d love the whole Maiden Erlegh Trust community to help us bring this programme to life, please get in touch with the Head of PE at your school (Headteacher at Primary schools) if you’d like to get involved or have questions. 

We warmly invite local businesses and community organisations to support this programme and welcome partnerships that enable us to create opportunities for our students. If you would like to get involved, please contact us to find out more: METadmin@maidenerleghtrust.org 

Keep up with the news 

This is a developing programme, and we will be sharing updates and celebrating student achievements throughout the year. Follow our social media for more: 

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We are grateful for the incredible women in our school community—our staff, parents, and students—who inspire, lead, and support others every day.  Thank you for all that you do!

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We had a competition where each class decorated their doors and Saplings class were the winner.

            Elm Class                                                                Ash Class                                                      Beech Class

       Saplings Class                                                       Maple Class                                                     Chestnut Class

                                                                                       Willow Class                     

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible educational experience for your child, we are pleased to announce the launch of our annual Parent Survey.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. It helps us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve. By participating in this survey, you have the opportunity to shape the future of your child’s school and ensure that we continue to meet the needs of our students. The survey covers various aspects of your child’s school, and your responses are anonymous and confidential. All responses are aggregated for the purposes of analysis, and any comments made cannot be attributed to any individual respondent. The results of the survey are used to inform our strategic planning and decision-making processes.

The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and we ask that you submit your responses by Friday 22 March.

If you would like to thank a teacher who has gone above and beyond or who has been particularly supportive, please use the link below to express your gratitude and we will ensure that the information is passed on to the relevant staff member.  (A little information as to why they deserved a special ‘thank you’ would be appreciated.)

Please contact our recruitment team via recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org if you have any queries or would like more information about the roles opportunities available.

Statement from Mary Davies, former CEO, Maiden Erlegh Trust:  I am hugely proud and humbled to have been awarded an MBE.  As CEO of Maiden Erlegh Trust I worked alongside amazing people.  It is a privilege to work in schools – most people will never see how much school and trust staff do for children and young people – they are heroes every day.

Statement from Jonathon Peck, CEO, Maiden Erlegh Trust: We are all delighted that, Mary Davies, has been honoured with an MBE for services to education.  Mary has dedicated her life to children and young people and this award recognises the outstanding impact she has made both on Maiden Erlegh Trust and our family of schools, but also in the education sector more widely.  Not only is she an accomplished teacher of MFL, but as a senior leader, Headteacher, Executive Headteacher, CEO, NLE and Ofsted Inspector, her impact is felt right across the country.  This is why this honour is so thoroughly well deserved.

Statement from Nick Jones, Chair, Maiden Erlegh Trust: The Trust is indebted to Mary for her many years of outstanding service to the children and young people of our communities and we are delighted that she has been honoured in this way. It is truly fitting that her dedication to the Trust and the wider world of education is recognised by this award and, on behalf of the Trust, I add our heartfelt congratulations to the many she will have deservedly received.