Cover Supervisor

Connex Education; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,140 - 25,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payments

Flexible assignments

CPD training

Professional development

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools across the Reading area from September 2026. With both short-term and long-term opportunities available, this role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, or anyone looking to build a rewarding career within education.

Full training is provided! As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage groups of students and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes across a range of secondary subjects.
• Delivering pre-planned lesson activities provided by teaching staff.
• Maintaining positive behaviour and a productive learning environment.
• Encouraging student participation and engagement during lessons.
• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary Education
Reading and Surrounding Areas
£120-£140 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Weekly PAYE Pay

Looking to make a difference in secondary schools while gaining valuable classroom experience?
Connex Education is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools across the Reading area from September 2026. With both short-term and long-term opportunities available, this role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, or anyone looking to build a rewarding career within education. Full training is provided!

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher, ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and on task while following pre-planned lesson materials.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervising classes across a range of secondary school subjects.
• Delivering pre-planned lesson activities and instructions provided by teaching staff.
• Maintaining positive behaviour and creating a productive learning environment.
• Encouraging student participation and engagement throughout lessons.
• Following school policies, safeguarding procedures, and classroom expectations.

Why Work with Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rates with weekly PAYE payments.
• Flexible assignments to fit around your availability and commitments.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of local secondary schools.
• Free access to professional development and CPD training.
• Clear progression routes into teaching and other education careers.
• Dedicated support and guidance from an experienced education consultant.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people in any setting is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence managing groups of students within a classroom environment.
• A reliable, adaptable, and proactive approach to work.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Interested?

Equal Opportunities Statement

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
Connex Education Partnership acts as both an employment agency and an employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.