Cover Supervisor – Secondary Academy – Reading Position: Full-Time (Permanent) Location: Reading Start Date: ASAP or by agreement Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience) Our client, a vibrant and inclusive secondary academy based in Reading, is seeking a confident and motivated Cover Supervisor to join their dedicated team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience in the education sector, especially for those considering a future in teaching. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that students remain on task and engaged with the work set. Key Responsibilities: Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials to classes across various subjects Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies Provide support to students to ensure they complete work to the best of their ability Report back on student progress and any issues to teaching staff Assist with general classroom duties when not covering lessons Contribute to the smooth running of the school day The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting (desirable) Strong classroom management and communication skills A calm, adaptable, and proactive approach Confidence in leading a class independently A genuine interest in education and student development Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths Benefits Include: Supportive working environment with professional development opportunities Valuable classroom experience – ideal for aspiring teachers Access to excellent school facilities and resources Opportunities for progression into teaching or pastoral roles Being part of a forward-thinking and inclusive school community Apply Now To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV to All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.