Our Cover Supervisors provide classroom-based support in the absence of a teacher, ensuring continuity of learning, that our behaviour management practices are applied consistently and that high expectations of students continue.

We are keen to find dynamic, committed and hard-working individuals with:

• Good communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with secondary school aged students.
• Self-confidence and a positive attitude.
• Excellent time management and effective organisational skills. 

River Academy also delivers excellent extra-curricular activities to all of our students through our after-school ‘Electives’ programme. 

We have weekly training sessions on teaching and learning and you will work in a transparent coaching culture with peer observations happening on a weekly basis. 

About the School:

Ultimately, the student numbers will rise to 1,200 11-18 students and an additional resource base of 35 students.  In the early years, we are looking for staff who are willing to be flexible to support the needs of students and to meet the operational needs of the school.  This will provide excellent opportunities for staff to develop new skills and gain experience in different areas. 

River Academy is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built secondary school which will serves the need for additional school places in the Reading area. Based in Richfield Avenue, the buildings contain specialist teaching facilities in all areas of the curriculum including a wonderful hall, drama studio and sports studio. 

River Academy has high expectations for all students and a firm focus on academic excellence and participation ingrained in our every action.   To learn more about our school, please visit our website www.river-academy.co.uk 

About the Trust:

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve.  Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world.  The Trust currently comprises eight schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and a PRU.  As a Trust, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas.  We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations.  Click Work @ Maiden Erlegh Trust to find out more information about why you should work for Maiden Erlegh Trust and to read testimonials from existing staff. 

 Benefits

Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE.

Staff Wellbeing is very important to us.  As a staff member of Maiden Erlegh Trust these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff. 

•  We operate a system of ‘ME days’ allowing staff to request an additional day off per year to attend special events such as children’s sports days and graduations, family and friends' weddings. 
•  CPD is available for all staff at all levels. 
•  Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff. 
•  Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff. 
•  Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year. 

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org  for a more detailed discussion, if required. 

 We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references. 

 If you would like to have an informal chat with our hiring manager about this post, please email recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org.  

 Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as the Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.