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Cover Supervisor

Denefield School

Reading

On-site

GBP 19,000 - 21,000

Part time

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Job summary

A local secondary school is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support students and assist learning in the teacher's absence. This part-time/full-time role is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain classroom experience in preparation for a teaching career. A competitive salary is offered along with generous benefits including a pension scheme and free on-site parking.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Bike-to-work scheme

Subsidised canteen

Free eye tests

Employee assistance scheme

Annual flu vaccinations

Qualifications

Ability to support students in a professional way.
No previous experience necessary as training will be provided.
Working in a secondary school setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Introduce work set by subject specialists to students.
Support students' learning in the absence of the classroom teacher.
Prepare for a potential career in teaching.

Skills

Organised

Flexible

Reliable

Education

Recent graduate interested in teaching

Cover Supervisor at Denefield School

Job Reference #: EDV/2025/DS/64853

Location: Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY

Contract Type: Permanent/Fixed Term

Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary: £19,010.00 - £20,591.00 Annually (Actual)

This role is 31.5 hours a week, with a full-time equivalent salary of £26,403 - £28,598

Closing Date: 9:00am, 12th Nov 2025

Start Date: 1 January 2026

Positions Available: 1

About this Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join us to work with our wonderful students and friendly, supportive staff. The cover supervisor's primary role is to introduce work to students set by a subject specialist and support them with their learning in the absence of the classroom teacher. The successful candidate will be organised, flexible and reliable, with the ability to work with students in a professional and appropriate way.

The role may be of particular interest to, although is not restricted to, recent graduates with an interest in pursuing a career in teaching. Being a cover supervisor allows the opportunity to build classroom experience before beginning a teacher‑training course, as evidenced by a number of our recent cover supervisors who have gone on to become qualified teachers. Whilst previous experience of working in a secondary school setting is advantageous, it is not essential, as full training will be provided. The role is fixed term, but could become permanent for the right person.

If you would like to discuss the role or arrange to visit the school, please contact the school directly on 0118 9413458.

Staff who opt into the Local Government Pension Scheme will receive a generous employer contribution equivalent to 22.6% of salary. In addition, we offer free on‑site parking, a bike‑to‑work scheme, a subsidised canteen, free eye tests, an employee assistance scheme and annual flu vaccinations.

Denefield is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aims to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks. All short‑listed candidates will be subject to online searches and any successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All candidates will be required to submit the names of two referees, one of which must be your most recent employer. CVs will not be accepted.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Completed applications, submitted via My New Term, should reach us by 9:00am on Wednesday 12 November 2025. We reserve the right to interview strong candidates before the closing date, so early application is encouraged.