Cover Manager


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG7 3XJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require a Cover Manager to line manage other Cover Supervisors. The role will involve organising the daily cover system for the whole school, including organisation of supply teachers.

The role will also include overseeing classes of students aged 11-16 for which work has been set during the absence of the class teacher, ensuring that the class is well managed and students work productively. Other duties may include small group intervention.

This role is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to gain further experience in a school environment as part of their career development and will offer invaluable experience to anyone wishing to pursue a career in teaching.

What the school offers its staff

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has 1200 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

As leaders in mathematics instruction we head the MobiusMaths Hub, a national centre of excellence, thus extending our influence across Berkshire and Wiltshire. We maintain strategic partnerships with Teaching School Hub Berkshire, underscoring our dedication to exceptional education. Above all, The Willink is a lively, welcoming institution encouraging high aspirations and expectations for our learning community.

Further details about the role

pro rata salary £24,641 to £28,073

For further information and an application pack please visit the school website. Completed application forms should be sent to Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk . For an informal conversation contact the Head - Nicolle Browning nbrowning@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Thursday 17th September 2026. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance (KCSIE). Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. For more information see www.homeoffice.gov.uk

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