Secondary - Cover Supervisor

Overview

Cover Supervisor — Langley, Slough

Salary: £23,929 - £25,450 per annum •
Contract: Full Time Term Time Only (37 hours per week) •
Start Date: September 2026

Reed Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and high-performing secondary school in Langley, Slough, to recruit a Cover Supervisor for a September start.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in education or take the next step in a school-based role. As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital part in maintaining continuity of learning by supervising classes during teacher absence and ensuring a positive and productive classroom environment.

When visiting this school, it was clear that it offers an exceptionally positive and supportive working environment
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• Staff form a strong, welcoming community
  , where support and collaboration are evident
• Students are well-behaved, respectful, and motivated to learn
• There is a noticeable calm, purposeful atmosphere
  , with pupils moving between lessons with focus and intent
• The school has a vibrant yet disciplined environment
  , creating an exciting and rewarding place to work

This is truly a setting where both staff and students thrive.

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers
• Ensure students remain on task and follow the lesson plan provided
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Support students with their learning where appropriate
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Report back on student progress and behaviour to teaching staff

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence managing groups of students
• A calm, professional, and proactive approach
• Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)
• A genuine interest in education

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your application
• Access to a wide network of schools and opportunities
• Guidance on CVs, interviews, and career progression
• Ongoing support once placed in role

Reed Education and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role will require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you are looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and dynamic school environment, we would love to hear from you.