Cover Supervisor

Reading Girls' School; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Medical Cash Plan

Wider Wallet benefit hub

Wider Fitness and Eyecare Voucher

Job summary

Reading Girls' School in Reading is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team. The primary task is to supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences while ensuring students stay on the set work and behave in line with school policy.

When not covering, you will support as a Teaching Assistant in identified departments and assist with admin tasks. A strong classroom presence and commitment to young people's education are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent.
• HLTA qualification preferable, or NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with young people in a classroom setting, preferably secondary age.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and ICT proficiency.
• Ability to manage whole classes and promote positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Classroom supervision of whole classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Manage student behaviour in line with school policies and support break duty.
• Respond to individual student needs to promote inclusion and provide feedback on progress.
• Invigilate internal and external exams, administer/mark tests, and support educational visits.
• Maintain classroom resources and provide TA or admin support when not covering lessons.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

ICT proficiency

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C)

HLTA qualification

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

Reading Girls' School, part of the Thames Learning Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic, confident, and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team.

The primary purpose of this role is to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of a class teacher, ensuring students remain focused on set work, managing classroom behaviour in line with school policy, and fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment. When not required to cover classes, you will provide valuable support as a Teaching Assistant within identified subject departments or assist with administrative tasks.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong classroom presence who is passionate about supporting young people's education—including those considering a future career in teaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Supervision: Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences, implementing pre-set work programmes and taking student registration promptly.
• Behaviour & Welfare: Manage student behaviour effectively, deal promptly with incidents in line with school policies, and act as a member of the break duty team.
• Student Support: Respond to individual student needs to promote inclusion, provide feedback on progress, and potentially share responsibility for a tutor group as part of a year team.
• School & Exam Support: Invigilate internal and external exams, administer/mark tests as required, accompany students on educational visits, and support PSHE and Personal Development.
• Departmental & Admin Support: Maintain classroom resources, use ICT to support learning, and provide Teaching Assistant or administrative support when not covering lessons.

Who We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at Grade C (or equivalent, e.g., NVQ Level 2). An HLTA qualification is preferable, or a minimum of NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Previous experience working with young people in a classroom setting (preferably secondary age and with whole classes), alongside strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Skills & Knowledge: Excellent communication skills, confidence in managing whole classes, proficiency in ICT, and an understanding of strategies to raise achievement and promote positive behaviour.
• Personal Attributes: A genuine commitment to young people, high expectations for their welfare and progress, flexibility, resilience under pressure, and a positive, optimistic outlook.

We also have a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, a Medical Cash Plan, Wider Wallet benefit hub, Wider Fitness and Eyecare Voucher Scheme. As we are close to the centre of Reading, travel connections are first-rate, with the M4 and M3 within easy reach, as well as the mainline rail station (with fast connections to London).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager [e-mail]

Applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.