Cover Supervisor - Calm Classrooms, Engaged Learning

20 Days Remaining

20 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/RA/70286

Location

7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,770.00 Annually (Actual)

Grade 6 SCP 18 Term Time only Plus 5 INSET days working 35 hours per week. FTE £31,537

Hours Per Week

35

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 15th Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

1

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

week commencing Monday 22nd June 2026

Interview Date(s) week commencing Monday 22nd June 2026

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About This Role

River Academy opened in September 2024 with 180 students and seven students in its resource base. From September 2026, student numbers will increase again as the school welcomes its next cohort of Year 7 students. The school is currently oversubscribed, with waiting lists in all year groups, and expects continued high demand for September 2026.

You will join a strong and committed school team, contributing to the delivery of clear routines and the setting of expectations in line with the River Way.

River Academy has a strong focus on calm, purposeful learning environments. Classrooms are quiet, corridors are calm. Students are expected to demonstrate good manners, strong oracy skills, and high standards of personal and academic presentation. Reflecting this focus on consistency and high expectations, River Academy is ranked in the highest decile across all DfE attendance measures, and Sparx homework completion rates consistently exceed 98%.

River Academy is seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to provide effective classroom supervision during teacher absence.

This is an important role in supporting continuity of learning across the school. The successful candidate will deliver work set by teaching colleagues, maintain a purposeful classroom environment and ensure students remain focused, engaged and supported throughout the lesson. The role also includes recording lesson activity, supporting behaviour expectations and contributing to the smooth running of the school day.



Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence and ensure students complete the work set.
• Give clear instructions to students and provide the resources needed for learning.
• Maintain a calm, orderly and purposeful classroom environment.
• Support students to remain focused and engaged in learning activities.
• Follow school behaviour systems and report concerns appropriately.
• Record attendance and provide feedback to teaching colleagues on lesson progress, engagement and any issues arising.
• Support duties, exam invigilation and wider supervision across the school day where required.

The Ideal Candidate

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• An NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Confidence in working with young people and maintaining appropriate authority in the classroom.
• A firm but friendly approach.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• An understanding of positive behaviour management.
• A flexible, responsible and professional approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference—a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise; it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and…